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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.98, 561.84 and 251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.98, 561.84 and 251.82 is: 347.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.98 : 561.84 = 251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.98/561.84 = 251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.98x = 561.84 × 251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.98x = 141,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,482.55/406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.64

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