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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 537.86 and 249.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 537.86 and 249.99 is: 344.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 537.86 = 249.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/537.86 = 249.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 537.86 × 249.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 134,459.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,459.62/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.84

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