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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.02, 537.03 and 241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.02, 537.03 and 241.75 is: 333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.02 : 537.03 = 241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.02/537.03 = 241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.02x = 537.03 × 241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.02x = 129,827.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,827.00/389.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.73

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