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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.94, 563.94 and 249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.94, 563.94 and 249.38 is: 343.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.94 : 563.94 = 249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.94/563.94 = 249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.94x = 563.94 × 249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.94x = 140,635.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,635.36/408.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.90

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