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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.51, 538.61 and 250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.51, 538.61 and 250.52 is: 345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.51 : 538.61 = 250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.51/538.61 = 250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.51x = 538.61 × 250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.51x = 134,928.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,928.63/390.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.52

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