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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.42, 605.30 and 250.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.42, 605.30 and 250.47 is: 374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.42 : 605.30 = 250.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.42/605.30 = 250.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.42x = 605.30 × 250.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.42x = 151,608.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,608.24/404.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.88

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