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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.91, 549.31 and 250.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.91, 549.31 and 250.62 is: 345.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.91 : 549.31 = 250.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.91/549.31 = 250.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.91x = 549.31 × 250.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.91x = 137,668.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,668.07/397.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.98

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