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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.36, 536.95 and 249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.36, 536.95 and 249.57 is: 344.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.36 : 536.95 = 249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.36/536.95 = 249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.36x = 536.95 × 249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.36x = 134,006.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,006.61/389.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.17

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