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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.38, 549.70 and 250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.38, 549.70 and 250.96 is: 346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.38 : 549.70 = 250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.38/549.70 = 250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.38x = 549.70 × 250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.38x = 137,952.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,952.71/398.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.28

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