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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.61, 537.03 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.61, 537.03 and 249.48 is: 343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.61 : 537.03 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.61/537.03 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.61x = 537.03 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.61x = 133,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,978.24/389.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.88

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