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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.53, 560.99 and 251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.53, 560.99 and 251.25 is: 346.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.53 : 560.99 = 251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.53/560.99 = 251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.53x = 560.99 × 251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.53x = 140,947.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,947.48/406.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.71

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