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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.81, 606.34 and 250.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.81, 606.34 and 250.78 is: 375.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.81 : 606.34 = 250.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.81/606.34 = 250.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.81x = 606.34 × 250.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.81x = 152,053.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,053.66/404.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.62

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