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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.63, 550.05 and 251.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.63, 550.05 and 251.47 is: 346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.63 : 550.05 = 251.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.63/550.05 = 251.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.63x = 550.05 × 251.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.63x = 138,320.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,320.82/398.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.99

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