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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.98, 539.58 and 251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.98, 539.58 and 251.12 is: 346.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.98 : 539.58 = 251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.98/539.58 = 251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.98x = 539.58 × 251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.98x = 135,499.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,499.33/390.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.56

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