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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.66, 537.49 and 249.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.66, 537.49 and 249.63 is: 344.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.66 : 537.49 = 249.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.66/537.49 = 249.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.66x = 537.49 × 249.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.66x = 134,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,173.54/389.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.33

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