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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.29, 548.13 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.29, 548.13 and 249.94 is: 344.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.29 : 548.13 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.29/548.13 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.29x = 548.13 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.29x = 136,999.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,999.61/397.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.84

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