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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.16, 564.96 and 251.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.16, 564.96 and 251.87 is: 347.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.16 : 564.96 = 251.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.16/564.96 = 251.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.16x = 564.96 × 251.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.16x = 142,296.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,296.71/409.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.78

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