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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.86, 808.29 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.86, 808.29 and 250.14 is: 375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.86 : 808.29 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.86/808.29 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.86x = 808.29 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.86x = 202,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,185.66/538.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.21

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