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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.41, 537.13 and 249.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.41, 537.13 and 249.47 is: 344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.41 : 537.13 = 249.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.41/537.13 = 249.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.41x = 537.13 × 249.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.41x = 133,997.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,997.46/389.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.11

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