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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.79, 551.98 and 250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.79, 551.98 and 250.64 is: 346.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.79 : 551.98 = 250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.79/551.98 = 250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.79x = 551.98 × 250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.79x = 138,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,344.25/399.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.04

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