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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.09, 561.84 and 249.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.09, 561.84 and 249.73 is: 344.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.09 : 561.84 = 249.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.09/561.84 = 249.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.09x = 561.84 × 249.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.09x = 140,304.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,304.25/407.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.66

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