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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.54, 668.44 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.54, 668.44 and 250.32 is: 375.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.54 : 668.44 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.54/668.44 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.54x = 668.44 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.54x = 167,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,323.90/445.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.55

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