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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.80, 605.76 and 250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.80, 605.76 and 250.76 is: 375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.80 : 605.76 = 250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.80/605.76 = 250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.80x = 605.76 × 250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.80x = 151,900.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,900.38/404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.25

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