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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.69, 539.02 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.69, 539.02 and 250.88 is: 346.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.69 : 539.02 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.69/539.02 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.69x = 539.02 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.69x = 135,230.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,230.06/390.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.13

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