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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.28, 537.46 and 249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.28, 537.46 and 249.45 is: 344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.28 : 537.46 = 249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.28/537.46 = 249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.28x = 537.46 × 249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.28x = 134,071.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,071.99/389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.41

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