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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.98, 539.33 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.98, 539.33 and 251.04 is: 346.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.98 : 539.33 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.98/539.33 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.98x = 539.33 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.98x = 135,392.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,392.15/390.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.29

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