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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.19, 809.02 and 250.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.19, 809.02 and 250.63 is: 376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.19 : 809.02 = 250.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.19/809.02 = 250.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.19x = 809.02 × 250.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.19x = 202,762.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,762.97/539.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.05

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