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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.21, 561.89 and 249.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.21, 561.89 and 249.71 is: 344.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.21 : 561.89 = 249.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.21/561.89 = 249.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.21x = 561.89 × 249.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.21x = 140,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,307.37/407.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.56

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