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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.62, 537.60 and 249.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.62, 537.60 and 249.73 is: 344.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.62 : 537.60 = 249.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.62/537.60 = 249.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.62x = 537.60 × 249.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.62x = 134,254.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,254.85/389.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.58

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