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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.47, 563.79 and 251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.47, 563.79 and 251.14 is: 346.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.47 : 563.79 = 251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.47/563.79 = 251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.47x = 563.79 × 251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.47x = 141,586.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,586.15/408.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.63

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