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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.06, 538.29 and 250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.06, 538.29 and 250.20 is: 345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.06 : 538.29 = 250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.06/538.29 = 250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.06x = 538.29 × 250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.06x = 134,680.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,680.16/390.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.28

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