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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.69, 562.57 and 250.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.69, 562.57 and 250.25 is: 345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.69 : 562.57 = 250.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.69/562.57 = 250.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.69x = 562.57 × 250.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.69x = 140,783.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,783.14/407.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.32

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