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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.99, 536.58 and 249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.99, 536.58 and 249.06 is: 343.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.99 : 536.58 = 249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.99/536.58 = 249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.99x = 536.58 × 249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.99x = 133,640.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,640.71/388.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.56

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