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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.13, 550.83 and 251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.13, 550.83 and 251.75 is: 347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.13 : 550.83 = 251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.13/550.83 = 251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.13x = 550.83 × 251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.13x = 138,673.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,673.77/399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.44

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