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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.32, 808.44 and 250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.32, 808.44 and 250.96 is: 376.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.32 : 808.44 = 250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.32/808.44 = 250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.32x = 808.44 × 250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.32x = 202,886.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,886.10/539.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.19

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