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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.03, 563 and 250.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.03, 563 and 250.69 is: 345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.03 : 563 = 250.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.03/563 = 250.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.03x = 563 × 250.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.03x = 141,138.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,138.47/408.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.90

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