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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.27, 551.07 and 249.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.27, 551.07 and 249.98 is: 345.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.27 : 551.07 = 249.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.27/551.07 = 249.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.27x = 551.07 × 249.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.27x = 137,757.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,757.86/399.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.02

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