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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.84, 561.42 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.84, 561.42 and 251.32 is: 346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.84 : 561.42 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.84/561.42 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.84x = 561.42 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.84x = 141,096.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,096.07/406.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.81

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