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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.93, 564.28 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.93, 564.28 and 251.52 is: 347.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.93 : 564.28 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.93/564.28 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.93x = 564.28 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.93x = 141,927.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,927.71/408.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.07

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