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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.53, 560.82 and 249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.53, 560.82 and 249.03 is: 343.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.53 : 560.82 = 249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.53/560.82 = 249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.53x = 560.82 × 249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.53x = 139,661.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,661.00/406.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.54

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