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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.13, 550.69 and 251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.13, 550.69 and 251.71 is: 347.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.13 : 550.69 = 251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.13/550.69 = 251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.13x = 550.69 × 251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.13x = 138,614.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,614.18/399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.29

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