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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.19, 549.72 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.19, 549.72 and 250.86 is: 346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.19 : 549.72 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.19/549.72 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.19x = 549.72 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.19x = 137,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,902.76/398.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.32

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