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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.32, 563.32 and 250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.32, 563.32 and 250.93 is: 346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.32 : 563.32 = 250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.32/563.32 = 250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.32x = 563.32 × 250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.32x = 141,353.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,353.89/408.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.18

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