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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.67, 808.89 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.67, 808.89 and 250.50 is: 375.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.67 : 808.89 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.67/808.89 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.67x = 808.89 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.67x = 202,626.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,626.95/539.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.46

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