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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.85, 606.48 and 250.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.85, 606.48 and 250.35 is: 375.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.85 : 606.48 = 250.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.85/606.48 = 250.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.85x = 606.48 × 250.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.85x = 151,832.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,832.27/404.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.03

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