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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.88, 664.32 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.88, 664.32 and 250.40 is: 375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.88 : 664.32 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.88/664.32 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.88x = 664.32 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.88x = 166,345.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,345.73/442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.60

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