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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.24, 549.62 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.24, 549.62 and 250.88 is: 346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.24 : 549.62 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.24/549.62 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.24x = 549.62 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.24x = 137,888.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,888.67/398.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.25

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