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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.49, 537.33 and 249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.49, 537.33 and 249.56 is: 344.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.49 : 537.33 = 249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.49/537.33 = 249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.49x = 537.33 × 249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.49x = 134,099.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,099.36/389.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.29

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