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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.12, 564.44 and 251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.12, 564.44 and 251.66 is: 347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.12 : 564.44 = 251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.12/564.44 = 251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.12x = 564.44 × 251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.12x = 142,046.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,046.97/409.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.20

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