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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.31, 605.59 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.31, 605.59 and 250.28 is: 374.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.31 : 605.59 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.31/605.59 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.31x = 605.59 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.31x = 151,563.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,563.41/404.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.87

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