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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.26, 683.28 and 250.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.26, 683.28 and 250.03 is: 375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.26 : 683.28 = 250.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.26/683.28 = 250.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.26x = 683.28 × 250.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.26x = 170,840.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,840.50/455.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.26

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