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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.40, 607.32 and 250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.40, 607.32 and 250.60 is: 375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.40 : 607.32 = 250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.40/607.32 = 250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.40x = 607.32 × 250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.40x = 152,194.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,194.39/405.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.42

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