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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.55, 608.34 and 250.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.55, 608.34 and 250.99 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.55 : 608.34 = 250.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.55/608.34 = 250.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.55x = 608.34 × 250.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.55x = 152,687.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,687.26/405.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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