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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.44, 548.03 and 249.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.44, 548.03 and 249.82 is: 344.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.44 : 548.03 = 249.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.44/548.03 = 249.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.44x = 548.03 × 249.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.44x = 136,908.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,908.11/397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.47

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