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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.36, 683.04 and 250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.36, 683.04 and 250.04 is: 375.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.36 : 683.04 = 250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.36/683.04 = 250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.36x = 683.04 × 250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.36x = 170,787.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,787.32/455.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.06

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