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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.34, 551.06 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.34, 551.06 and 251.92 is: 347.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.34 : 551.06 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.34/551.06 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.34x = 551.06 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.34x = 138,820.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,820.40/399.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.63

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