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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.44, 548.78 and 250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.44, 548.78 and 250.43 is: 345.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.44 : 548.78 = 250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.44/548.78 = 250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.44x = 548.78 × 250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.44x = 137,426.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,426.98/397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.78

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