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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.43, 605.83 and 250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.43, 605.83 and 250.26 is: 375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.43 : 605.83 = 250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.43/605.83 = 250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.43x = 605.83 × 250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.43x = 151,615.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,615.02/403.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.81

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