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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.88, 663.84 and 250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.88, 663.84 and 250.64 is: 375.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.88 : 663.84 = 250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.88/663.84 = 250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.88x = 663.84 × 250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.88x = 166,384.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,384.86/442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.69

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