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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.14, 537.19 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.14, 537.19 and 249.46 is: 344.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.14 : 537.19 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.14/537.19 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.14x = 537.19 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.14x = 134,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,005.45/389.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.37

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