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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.40, 536.99 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.40, 536.99 and 249.50 is: 344.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.40 : 536.99 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.40/536.99 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.40x = 536.99 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.40x = 133,975.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,975.07/389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.06

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