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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.25, 550.83 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.25, 550.83 and 251.92 is: 347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.25 : 550.83 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.25/550.83 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.25x = 550.83 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.25x = 138,765.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,765.09/399.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.56

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