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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.74, 549 and 250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.74, 549 and 250.59 is: 345.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.74 : 549 = 250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.74/549 = 250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.74x = 549 × 250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.74x = 137,573.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,573.91/397.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.89

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