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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.76, 539.34 and 250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.76, 539.34 and 250.84 is: 346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.76 : 539.34 = 250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.76/539.34 = 250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.76x = 539.34 × 250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.76x = 135,288.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,288.05/390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.22

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