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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.46, 809.46 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.46, 809.46 and 250.86 is: 376.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.46 : 809.46 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.46/809.46 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.46x = 809.46 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.46x = 203,061.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,061.14/539.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.42

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