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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.27, 561.79 and 251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.27, 561.79 and 251.75 is: 347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.27 : 561.79 = 251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.27/561.79 = 251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.27x = 561.79 × 251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.27x = 141,430.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,430.63/407.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.27

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