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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.67, 537.73 and 242.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.67, 537.73 and 242.29 is: 334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.67 : 537.73 = 242.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.67/537.73 = 242.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.67x = 537.73 × 242.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.67x = 130,286.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,286.60/389.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.35

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