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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.73, 548.94 and 250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.73, 548.94 and 250.41 is: 345.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.73 : 548.94 = 250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.73/548.94 = 250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.73x = 548.94 × 250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.73x = 137,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,462.12/397.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.61

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