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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.59, 605.70 and 250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.59, 605.70 and 250.05 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.59 : 605.70 = 250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.59/605.70 = 250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.59x = 605.70 × 250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.59x = 151,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,452.26/404.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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