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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.38, 537.14 and 241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.38, 537.14 and 241.76 is: 333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.38 : 537.14 = 241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.38/537.14 = 241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.38x = 537.14 × 241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.38x = 129,858.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,858.97/389.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.50

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