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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.20, 608.38 and 250.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.20, 608.38 and 250.63 is: 376.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.20 : 608.38 = 250.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.20/608.38 = 250.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.20x = 608.38 × 250.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.20x = 152,476.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,476.13/405.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.30

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