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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.66, 664.05 and 250.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.66, 664.05 and 250.06 is: 375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.66 : 664.05 = 250.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.66/664.05 = 250.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.66x = 664.05 × 250.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.66x = 166,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,052.34/442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.12

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