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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.21, 606.28 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.21, 606.28 and 250.16 is: 375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.21 : 606.28 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.21/606.28 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.21x = 606.28 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.21x = 151,667.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,667.00/404.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.22

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