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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.32, 559.38 and 250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.32, 559.38 and 250.04 is: 345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.32 : 559.38 = 250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.32/559.38 = 250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.32x = 559.38 × 250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.32x = 139,867.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,867.38/405.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.08

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