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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.70, 548.83 and 250.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.70, 548.83 and 250.53 is: 345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.70 : 548.83 = 250.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.70/548.83 = 250.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.70x = 548.83 × 250.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.70x = 137,497.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,497.75/397.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.73

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