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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.93, 550.50 and 251.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.93, 550.50 and 251.81 is: 347.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.93 : 550.50 = 251.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.93/550.50 = 251.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.93x = 550.50 × 251.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.93x = 138,621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,621.41/398.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.48

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