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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.25, 537 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.25, 537 and 249.12 is: 343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.25 : 537 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.25/537 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.25x = 537 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.25x = 133,777.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,777.44/389.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.68

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