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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.59, 561.17 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.59, 561.17 and 249.24 is: 344.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.59 : 561.17 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.59/561.17 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.59x = 561.17 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.59x = 139,866.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,866.01/406.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.00

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