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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.34, 562.18 and 250.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.34, 562.18 and 250.06 is: 345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.34 : 562.18 = 250.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.34/562.18 = 250.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.34x = 562.18 × 250.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.34x = 140,578.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,578.11/407.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.12

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