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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.08, 561.97 and 249.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.08, 561.97 and 249.74 is: 344.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.08 : 561.97 = 249.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.08/561.97 = 249.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.08x = 561.97 × 249.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.08x = 140,346.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,346.39/407.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.76

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