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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.59, 561.20 and 251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.59, 561.20 and 251.25 is: 346.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.59 : 561.20 = 251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.59/561.20 = 251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.59x = 561.20 × 251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.59x = 141,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,001.50/406.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.79

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