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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.69, 562.49 and 250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.69, 562.49 and 250.22 is: 345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.69 : 562.49 = 250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.69/562.49 = 250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.69x = 562.49 × 250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.69x = 140,748.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,748.35/407.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.23

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