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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.63, 442.44 and 250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.63, 442.44 and 250.66 is: 373.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.63 : 442.44 = 250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.63/442.44 = 250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.63x = 442.44 × 250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.63x = 110,902.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,902.01/296.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.87

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