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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.60, 561.10 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.60, 561.10 and 251.26 is: 346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.60 : 561.10 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.60/561.10 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.60x = 561.10 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.60x = 140,981.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,981.99/406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.73

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