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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.61, 562.80 and 250.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.61, 562.80 and 250.46 is: 345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.61 : 562.80 = 250.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.61/562.80 = 250.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.61x = 562.80 × 250.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.61x = 140,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,956.66/407.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.81

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