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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.17, 549.50 and 250.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.17, 549.50 and 250.85 is: 346.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.17 : 549.50 = 250.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.17/549.50 = 250.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.17x = 549.50 × 250.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.17x = 137,842.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,842.08/398.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.19

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