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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.22, 563.40 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.22, 563.40 and 250.94 is: 346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.22 : 563.40 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.22/563.40 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.22x = 563.40 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.22x = 141,376.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,376.78/408.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.33

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