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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.28, 562.10 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.28, 562.10 and 250.02 is: 345.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.28 : 562.10 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.28/562.10 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.28x = 562.10 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.28x = 140,534.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,534.99/407.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.06

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