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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.39, 809.13 and 250.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.39, 809.13 and 250.67 is: 376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.39 : 809.13 = 250.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.39/809.13 = 250.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.39x = 809.13 × 250.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.39x = 202,824.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,824.62/539.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.03

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