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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.77, 561.10 and 249.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.77, 561.10 and 249.43 is: 344.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.77 : 561.10 = 249.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.77/561.10 = 249.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.77x = 561.10 × 249.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.77x = 139,953.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,953.15/406.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.06

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