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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.02, 560.16 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.02, 560.16 and 250.74 is: 345.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.02 : 560.16 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.02/560.16 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.02x = 560.16 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.02x = 140,454.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,454.52/406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.93

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