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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.34, 560.73 and 250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.34, 560.73 and 250.82 is: 346.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.34 : 560.73 = 250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.34/560.73 = 250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.34x = 560.73 × 250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.34x = 140,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,642.30/406.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.12

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