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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.09, 608.13 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.09, 608.13 and 250.56 is: 376.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.09 : 608.13 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.09/608.13 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.09x = 608.13 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.09x = 152,373.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,373.05/405.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.15

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