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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.33, 605.33 and 249.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.33, 605.33 and 249.79 is: 373.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.33 : 605.33 = 249.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.33/605.33 = 249.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.33x = 605.33 × 249.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.33x = 151,205.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,205.38/404.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.97

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