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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.31, 537.18 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.31, 537.18 and 249.27 is: 343.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.31 : 537.18 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.31/537.18 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.31x = 537.18 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.31x = 133,902.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,902.86/389.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.95

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