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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.26, 551.07 and 251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.26, 551.07 and 251.93 is: 347.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.26 : 551.07 = 251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.26/551.07 = 251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.26x = 551.07 × 251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.26x = 138,832.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,832.44/399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.72

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