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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.52, 549.96 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.52, 549.96 and 251.22 is: 346.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.52 : 549.96 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.52/549.96 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.52x = 549.96 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.52x = 138,160.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,160.95/398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.69

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