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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.17, 551.07 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.17, 551.07 and 251.84 is: 347.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.17 : 551.07 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.17/551.07 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.17x = 551.07 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.17x = 138,778.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,778.71/399.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.67

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