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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.38, 668.11 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.38, 668.11 and 250.44 is: 375.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.38 : 668.11 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.38/668.11 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.38x = 668.11 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.38x = 167,321.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,321.47/445.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.68

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