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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.86, 564.30 and 251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.86, 564.30 and 251.62 is: 347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.86 : 564.30 = 251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.86/564.30 = 251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.86x = 564.30 × 251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.86x = 141,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,987.76/408.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.28

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