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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.84, 539.60 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.84, 539.60 and 251.16 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.84 : 539.60 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.84/539.60 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.84x = 539.60 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.84x = 135,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,525.94/390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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