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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.36, 559.44 and 250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.36, 559.44 and 250 is: 345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.36 : 559.44 = 250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.36/559.44 = 250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.36x = 559.44 × 250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.36x = 139,860
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,860/405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.03

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