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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.18, 550.80 and 251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.18, 550.80 and 251.82 is: 347.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.18 : 550.80 = 251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.18/550.80 = 251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.18x = 550.80 × 251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.18x = 138,702.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,702.46/399.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.47

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