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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.75, 559.94 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.75, 559.94 and 250.50 is: 345.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.75 : 559.94 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.75/559.94 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.75x = 559.94 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.75x = 140,263.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,263.72/405.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.69

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