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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.95, 538.19 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.95, 538.19 and 250.02 is: 345.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.95 : 538.19 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.95/538.19 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.95x = 538.19 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.95x = 134,558.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,558.26/389.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.07

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