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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.56, 563.46 and 253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.56, 563.46 and 253.04 is: 348.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.56 : 563.46 = 253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.56/563.46 = 253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.56x = 563.46 × 253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.56x = 142,575.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,575.10/408.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.97

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