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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.03, 550.91 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.03, 550.91 and 251.88 is: 347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.03 : 550.91 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.03/550.91 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.03x = 550.91 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.03x = 138,763.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,763.21/399.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.75

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