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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.80, 664.50 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.80, 664.50 and 251.16 is: 376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.80 : 664.50 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.80/664.50 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.80x = 664.50 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.80x = 166,895.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,895.82/443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.06

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