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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.82, 551.89 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.82, 551.89 and 248.52 is: 343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.82 : 551.89 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.82/551.89 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.82x = 551.89 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.82x = 137,155.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,155.70/399.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.04

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