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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.57, 549.79 and 250.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.57, 549.79 and 250.95 is: 346.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.57 : 549.79 = 250.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.57/549.79 = 250.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.57x = 549.79 × 250.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.57x = 137,969.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,969.80/398.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.16

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