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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.42, 548.29 and 250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.42, 548.29 and 250 is: 344.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.42 : 548.29 = 250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.42/548.29 = 250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.42x = 548.29 × 250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.42x = 137,072.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,072.50/397.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.91

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