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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.39, 548.45 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.39, 548.45 and 250.02 is: 345.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.39 : 548.45 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.39/548.45 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.39x = 548.45 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.39x = 137,122.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,122.45/397.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.06

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