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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.55, 441.30 and 250.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.55, 441.30 and 250.81 is: 375.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.55 : 441.30 = 250.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.55/441.30 = 250.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.55x = 441.30 × 250.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.55x = 110,682.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,682.45/294.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.77

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