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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.97, 550.26 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.97, 550.26 and 251.46 is: 346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.97 : 550.26 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.97/550.26 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.97x = 550.26 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.97x = 138,368.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,368.38/398.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.81

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