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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.28, 807.60 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.28, 807.60 and 250.80 is: 375.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.28 : 807.60 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.28/807.60 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.28x = 807.60 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.28x = 202,546.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,546.08/539.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.59

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