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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.27, 536.92 and 241.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.27, 536.92 and 241.99 is: 333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.27 : 536.92 = 241.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.27/536.92 = 241.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.27x = 536.92 × 241.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.27x = 129,927.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,927.32/389.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.77

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