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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.16, 563.02 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.16, 563.02 and 250.72 is: 345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.16 : 563.02 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.16/563.02 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.16x = 563.02 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.16x = 141,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,160.37/408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.85

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