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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.83, 537.84 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.83, 537.84 and 249.94 is: 344.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.83 : 537.84 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.83/537.84 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.83x = 537.84 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.83x = 134,427.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,427.73/389.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.84

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