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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.08, 560.43 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.08, 560.43 and 250.92 is: 346.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.08 : 560.43 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.08/560.43 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.08x = 560.43 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.08x = 140,623.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,623.10/406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.29

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