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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.32, 609.48 and 250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.32, 609.48 and 250.20 is: 375.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.32 : 609.48 = 250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.32/609.48 = 250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.32x = 609.48 × 250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.32x = 152,491.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,491.90/406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.30

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