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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.16, 807.90 and 250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.16, 807.90 and 250.26 is: 375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.16 : 807.90 = 250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.16/807.90 = 250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.16x = 807.90 × 250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.16x = 202,185.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,185.05/539.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.00

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