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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.72, 561.33 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.72, 561.33 and 249.32 is: 344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.72 : 561.33 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.72/561.33 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.72x = 561.33 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.72x = 139,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,951.80/406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.10

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