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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.74, 548.91 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.74, 548.91 and 250.32 is: 345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.74 : 548.91 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.74/548.91 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.74x = 548.91 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.74x = 137,403.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,403.15/397.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.46

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