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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.23, 551.00 and 251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.23, 551.00 and 251.91 is: 347.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.23 : 551.00 = 251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.23/551.00 = 251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.23x = 551.00 × 251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.23x = 138,803.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,803.04/399.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.68

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