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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.59, 561.08 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.59, 561.08 and 251.07 is: 346.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.59 : 561.08 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.59/561.08 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.59x = 561.08 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.59x = 140,869.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,869.10/406.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.46

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