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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.21, 537.12 and 249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.21, 537.12 and 249.39 is: 344.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.21 : 537.12 = 249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.21/537.12 = 249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.21x = 537.12 × 249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.21x = 133,952.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,952.36/389.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.17

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