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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.61, 564.18 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.61, 564.18 and 251.46 is: 347.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.61 : 564.18 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.61/564.18 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.61x = 564.18 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.61x = 141,865.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,865.88/408.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.19

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