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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.96, 564.48 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.96, 564.48 and 251.64 is: 347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.96 : 564.48 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.96/564.48 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.96x = 564.48 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.96x = 142,045.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,045.75/408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.33

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