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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.82, 548.92 and 250.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.82, 548.92 and 250.65 is: 345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.82 : 548.92 = 250.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.82/548.92 = 250.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.82x = 548.92 × 250.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.82x = 137,586.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,586.80/397.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.85

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