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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.59, 548.46 and 250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.59, 548.46 and 250.20 is: 345.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.59 : 548.46 = 250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.59/548.46 = 250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.59x = 548.46 × 250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.59x = 137,224.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,224.69/397.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.14

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