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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.27, 550.74 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.27, 550.74 and 251.76 is: 347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.27 : 550.74 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.27/550.74 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.27x = 550.74 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.27x = 138,654.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,654.30/399.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.27

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