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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.56, 683.43 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.56, 683.43 and 250.02 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.56 : 683.43 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.56/683.43 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.56x = 683.43 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.56x = 170,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,866.50/455.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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