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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.44, 440.74 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.44, 440.74 and 250.70 is: 375.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.44 : 440.74 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.44/440.74 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.44x = 440.74 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.44x = 110,491.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,491.63/294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.27

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