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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.32, 560.08 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.32, 560.08 and 250.80 is: 345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.32 : 560.08 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.32/560.08 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.32x = 560.08 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.32x = 140,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,468.06/406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.71

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