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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.79, 550.04 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.79, 550.04 and 251.37 is: 346.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.79 : 550.04 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.79/550.04 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.79x = 550.04 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.79x = 138,262.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,262.30/398.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.70

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