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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.90, 537.86 and 249.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.90, 537.86 and 249.98 is: 344.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.90 : 537.86 = 249.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.90/537.86 = 249.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.90x = 537.86 × 249.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.90x = 134,454.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,454.24/389.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.84

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