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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.79, 564.06 and 251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.79, 564.06 and 251.38 is: 346.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.79 : 564.06 = 251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.79/564.06 = 251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.79x = 564.06 × 251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.79x = 141,793.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,793.40/408.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.86

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