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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.97, 564.47 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.97, 564.47 and 251.74 is: 347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.97 : 564.47 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.97/564.47 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.97x = 564.47 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.97x = 142,097.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,097.95/408.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.45

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