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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 663 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 663 and 250.16 is: 374.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 663 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/663 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 663 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 165,856.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,856.08/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.56

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