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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.77, 550.37 and 251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.77, 550.37 and 251.48 is: 347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.77 : 550.37 = 251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.77/550.37 = 251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.77x = 550.37 × 251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.77x = 138,407.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,407.05/398.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.08

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