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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.56, 538.79 and 250.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.56, 538.79 and 250.63 is: 345.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.56 : 538.79 = 250.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.56/538.79 = 250.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.56x = 538.79 × 250.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.56x = 135,036.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,036.94/390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.75

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