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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.30, 549.56 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.30, 549.56 and 250.88 is: 346.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.30 : 549.56 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.30/549.56 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.30x = 549.56 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.30x = 137,873.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,873.61/398.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.16

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