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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.08, 563.28 and 250.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.08, 563.28 and 250.67 is: 346.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.08 : 563.28 = 250.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.08/563.28 = 250.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.08x = 563.28 × 250.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.08x = 141,197.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,197.40/408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.00

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