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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.64, 809.46 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.64, 809.46 and 250.74 is: 376.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.64 : 809.46 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.64/809.46 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.64x = 809.46 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.64x = 202,964.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,964.00/539.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.11

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