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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.79, 562.61 and 250.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.79, 562.61 and 250.37 is: 345.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.79 : 562.61 = 250.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.79/562.61 = 250.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.79x = 562.61 × 250.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.79x = 140,856.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,856.60/407.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.41

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