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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.09, 604.95 and 249.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.09, 604.95 and 249.55 is: 373.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.09 : 604.95 = 249.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.09/604.95 = 249.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.09x = 604.95 × 249.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.09x = 150,962.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,962.25/404.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.59

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