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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.62, 559.70 and 250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.62, 559.70 and 250.36 is: 345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.62 : 559.70 = 250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.62/559.70 = 250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.62x = 559.70 × 250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.62x = 140,126.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,126.49/405.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.46

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