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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.67, 559.69 and 250.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.67, 559.69 and 250.51 is: 345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.67 : 559.69 = 250.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.67/559.69 = 250.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.67x = 559.69 × 250.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.67x = 140,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,207.94/405.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.62

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