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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.39, 549.72 and 250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.39, 549.72 and 250.97 is: 346.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.39 : 549.72 = 250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.39/549.72 = 250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.39x = 549.72 × 250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.39x = 137,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,960.48/398.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.30

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