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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.28, 538.84 and 250.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.28, 538.84 and 250.46 is: 345.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.28 : 538.84 = 250.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.28/538.84 = 250.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.28x = 538.84 × 250.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.28x = 134,955.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,955.89/390.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.79

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