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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.18, 550.93 and 251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.18, 550.93 and 251.83 is: 347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.18 : 550.93 = 251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.18/550.93 = 251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.18x = 550.93 × 251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.18x = 138,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,740.70/399.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.56

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