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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.40, 560.75 and 249.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.40, 560.75 and 249.05 is: 343.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.40 : 560.75 = 249.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.40/560.75 = 249.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.40x = 560.75 × 249.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.40x = 139,654.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,654.94/406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.64

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