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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.68, 537.78 and 249.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.68, 537.78 and 249.69 is: 344.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.68 : 537.78 = 249.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.68/537.78 = 249.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.68x = 537.78 × 249.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.68x = 134,278.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,278.29/389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.59

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