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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.54, 537.41 and 249.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.54, 537.41 and 249.63 is: 344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.54 : 537.41 = 249.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.54/537.41 = 249.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.54x = 537.41 × 249.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.54x = 134,150.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,150.97/389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.38

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