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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.48, 668.28 and 250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.48, 668.28 and 250.27 is: 375.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.48 : 668.28 = 250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.48/668.28 = 250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.48x = 668.28 × 250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.48x = 167,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,250.44/445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.44

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