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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.93, 562.91 and 250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.93, 562.91 and 250.52 is: 345.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.93 : 562.91 = 250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.93/562.91 = 250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.93x = 562.91 × 250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.93x = 141,016.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,016.15/407.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.69

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