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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.50, 538.96 and 250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.50, 538.96 and 250.66 is: 345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.50 : 538.96 = 250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.50/538.96 = 250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.50x = 538.96 × 250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.50x = 135,095.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,095.71/390.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.96

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