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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.41, 539.01 and 250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.41, 539.01 and 250.58 is: 345.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.41 : 539.01 = 250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.41/539.01 = 250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.41x = 539.01 × 250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.41x = 135,066.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,066.47/390.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.97

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