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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.64, 444.42 and 250.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.64, 444.42 and 250.65 is: 375.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.64 : 444.42 = 250.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.64/444.42 = 250.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.64x = 444.42 × 250.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.64x = 111,393.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,393.87/296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.52

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