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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.55, 563.88 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.55, 563.88 and 251.26 is: 346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.55 : 563.88 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.55/563.88 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.55x = 563.88 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.55x = 141,676.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,676.41/408.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.78

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