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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.41, 551.47 and 250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.41, 551.47 and 250.10 is: 345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.41 : 551.47 = 250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.41/551.47 = 250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.41x = 551.47 × 250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.41x = 137,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,924.90/399.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.32

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