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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.03, 547.97 and 249.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.03, 547.97 and 249.55 is: 344.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.03 : 547.97 = 249.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.03/547.97 = 249.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.03x = 547.97 × 249.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.03x = 136,741.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,741.93/397.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.42

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