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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.17, 547.88 and 249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.17, 547.88 and 249.75 is: 344.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.17 : 547.88 = 249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.17/547.88 = 249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.17x = 547.88 × 249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.17x = 136,831.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,831.78/397.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.52

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