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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.88, 664.31 and 250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.88, 664.31 and 250.52 is: 375.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.88 : 664.31 = 250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.88/664.31 = 250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.88x = 664.31 × 250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.88x = 166,420.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,420.25/442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.77

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