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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.46, 443.76 and 250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.46, 443.76 and 250.49 is: 374.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.46 : 443.76 = 250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.46/443.76 = 250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.46x = 443.76 × 250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.46x = 111,155.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,155.22/296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.94

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