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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.54, 537.36 and 249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.54, 537.36 and 249.62 is: 344.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.54 : 537.36 = 249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.54/537.36 = 249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.54x = 537.36 × 249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.54x = 134,135.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,135.80/389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.34

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