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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.33, 550.83 and 251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.33, 550.83 and 251.70 is: 347.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.33 : 550.83 = 251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.33/550.83 = 251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.33x = 550.83 × 251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.33x = 138,643.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,643.91/399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.19

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