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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.39, 537.12 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.39, 537.12 and 249.44 is: 344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.39 : 537.12 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.39/537.12 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.39x = 537.12 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.39x = 133,980.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,980.56/389.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.08

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