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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.31, 605.61 and 250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.31, 605.61 and 250.20 is: 375.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.31 : 605.61 = 250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.31/605.61 = 250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.31x = 605.61 × 250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.31x = 151,523.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,523.62/403.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.70

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