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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.41, 548.62 and 250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.41, 548.62 and 250.12 is: 345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.41 : 548.62 = 250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.41/548.62 = 250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.41x = 548.62 × 250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.41x = 137,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,220.83/397.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.29

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