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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.71, 561.32 and 249.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.71, 561.32 and 249.43 is: 344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.71 : 561.32 = 249.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.71/561.32 = 249.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.71x = 561.32 × 249.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.71x = 140,010.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,010.05/406.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.25

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