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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.30, 663.87 and 250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.30, 663.87 and 250.34 is: 374.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.30 : 663.87 = 250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.30/663.87 = 250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.30x = 663.87 × 250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.30x = 166,193.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,193.22/443.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.90

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