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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.92, 548.91 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.92, 548.91 and 250.50 is: 345.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.92 : 548.91 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.92/548.91 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.92x = 548.91 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.92x = 137,501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,501.96/397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.55

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