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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.90, 809.40 and 251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.90, 809.40 and 251.14 is: 376.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.90 : 809.40 = 251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.90/809.40 = 251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.90x = 809.40 × 251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.90x = 203,272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,272.72/539.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.50

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