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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.72, 548.85 and 250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.72, 548.85 and 250.36 is: 345.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.72 : 548.85 = 250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.72/548.85 = 250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.72x = 548.85 × 250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.72x = 137,409.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,409.65/397.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.49

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