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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.49, 538.83 and 250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.49, 538.83 and 250.66 is: 345.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.49 : 538.83 = 250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.49/538.83 = 250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.49x = 538.83 × 250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.49x = 135,063.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,063.13/390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.88

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