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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.02, 607.46 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.02, 607.46 and 250.86 is: 376.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.02 : 607.46 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.02/607.46 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.02x = 607.46 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.02x = 152,387.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,387.42/405.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.25

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