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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.25, 808.89 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.25, 808.89 and 250.68 is: 376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.25 : 808.89 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.25/808.89 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.25x = 808.89 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.25x = 202,772.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,772.55/539.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.03

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