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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.33, 563.58 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.33, 563.58 and 251.04 is: 346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.33 : 563.58 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.33/563.58 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.33x = 563.58 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.33x = 141,481.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,481.12/408.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.49

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