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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.07, 564.47 and 251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.07, 564.47 and 251.63 is: 347.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.07 : 564.47 = 251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.07/564.47 = 251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.07x = 564.47 × 251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.07x = 142,037.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,037.59/409.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.22

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