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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.44, 550.29 and 251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.44, 550.29 and 251.19 is: 346.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.44 : 550.29 = 251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.44/550.29 = 251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.44x = 550.29 × 251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.44x = 138,227.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,227.35/398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.92

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