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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.49, 560.64 and 248.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.49, 560.64 and 248.99 is: 343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.49 : 560.64 = 248.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.49/560.64 = 248.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.49x = 560.64 × 248.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.49x = 139,590.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,590.95/406.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.41

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