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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.88, 592.62 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.88, 592.62 and 250.90 is: 376.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.88 : 592.62 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.88/592.62 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.88x = 592.62 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.88x = 148,685.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,685.94/394.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.54

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