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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.54, 561.06 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.54, 561.06 and 249.27 is: 344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.54 : 561.06 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.54/561.06 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.54x = 561.06 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.54x = 139,855.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,855.43/406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.02

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