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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.23, 564.66 and 251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.23, 564.66 and 251.94 is: 347.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.23 : 564.66 = 251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.23/564.66 = 251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.23x = 564.66 × 251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.23x = 142,260.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,260.44/409.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.63

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