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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.49, 607.10 and 250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.49, 607.10 and 250.71 is: 376.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.49 : 607.10 = 250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.49/607.10 = 250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.49x = 607.10 × 250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.49x = 152,206.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,206.04/404.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.29

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