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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.06, 550.73 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.06, 550.73 and 251.73 is: 347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.06 : 550.73 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.06/550.73 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.06x = 550.73 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.06x = 138,635.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,635.26/399.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.40

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