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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.29, 550.76 and 251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.29, 550.76 and 251.66 is: 347.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.29 : 550.76 = 251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.29/550.76 = 251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.29x = 550.76 × 251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.29x = 138,604.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,604.38/399.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.13

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