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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.49, 549.90 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.49, 549.90 and 251.28 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.49 : 549.90 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.49/549.90 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.49x = 549.90 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.49x = 138,178.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,178.87/398.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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