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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.44, 538.32 and 250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.44, 538.32 and 250.33 is: 345.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.44 : 538.32 = 250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.44/538.32 = 250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.44x = 538.32 × 250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.44x = 134,757.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,757.65/390.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.14

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