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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.51, 663.34 and 250.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.51, 663.34 and 250.15 is: 374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.51 : 663.34 = 250.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.51/663.34 = 250.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.51x = 663.34 × 250.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.51x = 165,934.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,934.50/442.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.98

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