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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.80, 537.78 and 249.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.80, 537.78 and 249.90 is: 344.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.80 : 537.78 = 249.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.80/537.78 = 249.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.80x = 537.78 × 249.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.80x = 134,391.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,391.22/389.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.77

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