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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.02, 561.56 and 249.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.02, 561.56 and 249.61 is: 344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.02 : 561.56 = 249.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.02/561.56 = 249.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.02x = 561.56 × 249.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.02x = 140,168.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,168.34/407.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.38

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