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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.68, 559.68 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.68, 559.68 and 250.16 is: 345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.68 : 559.68 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.68/559.68 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.68x = 559.68 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.68x = 140,009.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,009.55/405.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.12

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