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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.52, 606.30 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.52, 606.30 and 250.48 is: 375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.52 : 606.30 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.52/606.30 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.52x = 606.30 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.52x = 151,866.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,866.02/404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.42

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