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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.70, 668.78 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.70, 668.78 and 250.92 is: 376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.70 : 668.78 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.70/668.78 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.70x = 668.78 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.70x = 167,810.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,810.28/445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.51

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