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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.39, 549.83 and 251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.39, 549.83 and 251.02 is: 346.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.39 : 549.83 = 251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.39/549.83 = 251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.39x = 549.83 × 251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.39x = 138,018.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,018.33/398.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.44

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