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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.21, 563.56 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.21, 563.56 and 250.90 is: 346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.21 : 563.56 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.21/563.56 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.21x = 563.56 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.21x = 141,395.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,395.17/408.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.38

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