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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.86, 538.04 and 250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.86, 538.04 and 250.10 is: 345.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.86 : 538.04 = 250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.86/538.04 = 250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.86x = 538.04 × 250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.86x = 134,563.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,563.80/389.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.16

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