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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.65, 663.66 and 250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.65, 663.66 and 250.41 is: 375.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.65 : 663.66 = 250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.65/663.66 = 250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.65x = 663.66 × 250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.65x = 166,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,187.10/442.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.44

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