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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.54, 537.38 and 249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.54, 537.38 and 249.59 is: 344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.54 : 537.38 = 249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.54/537.38 = 249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.54x = 537.38 × 249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.54x = 134,122.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,122.61/389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.31

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