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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.64, 550.18 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.64, 550.18 and 251.34 is: 346.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.64 : 550.18 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.64/550.18 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.64x = 550.18 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.64x = 138,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,282.24/398.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.89

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