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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.74, 550.20 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.74, 550.20 and 251.58 is: 347.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.74 : 550.20 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.74/550.20 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.74x = 550.20 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.74x = 138,419.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,419.32/398.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.14

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