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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.37, 606.55 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.37, 606.55 and 250.74 is: 376.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.37 : 606.55 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.37/606.55 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.37x = 606.55 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.37x = 152,086.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,086.35/404.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.11

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