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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.14, 563.06 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.14, 563.06 and 250.68 is: 345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.14 : 563.06 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.14/563.06 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.14x = 563.06 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.14x = 141,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,147.88/408.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.83

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