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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.04, 549.36 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.04, 549.36 and 250.80 is: 346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.04 : 549.36 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.04/549.36 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.04x = 549.36 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.04x = 137,779.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,779.49/398.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.14

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