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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.18, 594.77 and 249.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.18, 594.77 and 249.98 is: 375.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.18 : 594.77 = 249.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.18/594.77 = 249.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.18x = 594.77 × 249.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.18x = 148,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,676.38/396.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.27

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