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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.94, 539.34 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.94, 539.34 and 251.03 is: 346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.94 : 539.34 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.94/539.34 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.94x = 539.34 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.94x = 135,391.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,391.87/390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.33

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