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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.26, 538.48 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.26, 538.48 and 250.32 is: 345.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.26 : 538.48 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.26/538.48 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.26x = 538.48 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.26x = 134,792.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,792.31/390.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.39

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