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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.58, 606.29 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.58, 606.29 and 249.68 is: 375.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.58 : 606.29 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.58/606.29 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.58x = 606.29 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.58x = 151,378.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,378.75/403.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.09

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