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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.82, 561.28 and 249.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.82, 561.28 and 249.29 is: 343.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.82 : 561.28 = 249.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.82/561.28 = 249.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.82x = 561.28 × 249.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.82x = 139,918.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,918.06/406.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.94

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