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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.71, 548.73 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.71, 548.73 and 250.29 is: 345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.71 : 548.73 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.71/548.73 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.71x = 548.73 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.71x = 137,341.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,341.63/397.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.33

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