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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.84, 444.20 and 250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.84, 444.20 and 250.52 is: 376.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.84 : 444.20 = 250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.84/444.20 = 250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.84x = 444.20 × 250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.84x = 111,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,280.98/295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.15

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