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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.29, 560.67 and 248.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.29, 560.67 and 248.89 is: 343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.29 : 560.67 = 248.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.29/560.67 = 248.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.29x = 560.67 × 248.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.29x = 139,545.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,545.16/406.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.46

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