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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.17, 549.25 and 250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.17, 549.25 and 250.75 is: 345.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.17 : 549.25 = 250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.17/549.25 = 250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.17x = 549.25 × 250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.17x = 137,724.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,724.44/398.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.89

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