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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.15, 538.02 and 250.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.15, 538.02 and 250.25 is: 345.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.15 : 538.02 = 250.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.15/538.02 = 250.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.15x = 538.02 × 250.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.15x = 134,636.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,636.81/390.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.09

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