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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.49, 538.71 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.49, 538.71 and 250.56 is: 345.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.49 : 538.71 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.49/538.71 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.49x = 538.71 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.49x = 134,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,979.18/390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.67

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