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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.19, 560.50 and 248.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.19, 560.50 and 248.75 is: 343.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.19 : 560.50 = 248.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.19/560.50 = 248.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.19x = 560.50 × 248.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.19x = 139,424.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,424.38/406.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.25

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