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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.50, 663.76 and 250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.50, 663.76 and 250.12 is: 375.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.50 : 663.76 = 250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.50/663.76 = 250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.50x = 663.76 × 250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.50x = 166,019.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,019.65/442.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.19

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