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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.58, 562.38 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.58, 562.38 and 250.14 is: 345.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.58 : 562.38 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.58/562.38 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.58x = 562.38 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.58x = 140,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,673.73/407.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.14

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