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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.29, 537.06 and 249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.29, 537.06 and 249.38 is: 344.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.29 : 537.06 = 249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.29/537.06 = 249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.29x = 537.06 × 249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.29x = 133,932.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,932.29/389.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.04

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