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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.84, 548.80 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.84, 548.80 and 250.48 is: 345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.84 : 548.80 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.84/548.80 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.84x = 548.80 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.84x = 137,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,463.42/397.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.52

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