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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.58, 538.82 and 250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.58, 538.82 and 250.66 is: 345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.58 : 538.82 = 250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.58/538.82 = 250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.58x = 538.82 × 250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.58x = 135,060.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,060.62/390.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.80

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