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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.58, 549.68 and 250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.58, 549.68 and 250.98 is: 346.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.58 : 549.68 = 250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.58/549.68 = 250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.58x = 549.68 × 250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.58x = 137,958.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,958.69/398.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.13

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