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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.49, 539.08 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.49, 539.08 and 250.72 is: 346.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.49 : 539.08 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.49/539.08 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.49x = 539.08 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.49x = 135,156.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,156.16/390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.12

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