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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.06, 682.26 and 249.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.06, 682.26 and 249.72 is: 374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.06 : 682.26 = 249.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.06/682.26 = 249.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.06x = 682.26 × 249.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.06x = 170,373.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,373.97/455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.40

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