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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.98, 537.94 and 250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.98, 537.94 and 250.04 is: 344.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.98 : 537.94 = 250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.98/537.94 = 250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.98x = 537.94 × 250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.98x = 134,507.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,507.86/389.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.91

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