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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.34, 444.51 and 250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.34, 444.51 and 250.98 is: 376.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.34 : 444.51 = 250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.34/444.51 = 250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.34x = 444.51 × 250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.34x = 111,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,563.12/296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.47

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