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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.66, 550.10 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.66, 550.10 and 251.26 is: 346.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.66 : 550.10 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.66/550.10 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.66x = 550.10 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.66x = 138,217.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,217.38/398.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.71

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