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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.90, 807.72 and 250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.90, 807.72 and 250 is: 374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.90 : 807.72 = 250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.90/807.72 = 250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.90x = 807.72 × 250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.90x = 201,930
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,930/538.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.71

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