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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.63, 551.57 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.63, 551.57 and 250.28 is: 345.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.63 : 551.57 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.63/551.57 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.63x = 551.57 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.63x = 138,042.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,042.93/399.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.43

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