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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.62, 546.98 and 249.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.62, 546.98 and 249.26 is: 343.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.62 : 546.98 = 249.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.62/546.98 = 249.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.62x = 546.98 × 249.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.62x = 136,340.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,340.23/396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.76

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