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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.84, 538.10 and 250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.84, 538.10 and 250.34 is: 345.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.84 : 538.10 = 250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.84/538.10 = 250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.84x = 538.10 × 250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.84x = 134,704.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,704.01/389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.54

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