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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.64, 562.56 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.64, 562.56 and 250.32 is: 345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.64 : 562.56 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.64/562.56 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.64x = 562.56 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.64x = 140,820.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,820.02/407.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.45

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