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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.71, 668.79 and 250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.71, 668.79 and 250.93 is: 376.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.71 : 668.79 = 250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.71/668.79 = 250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.71x = 668.79 × 250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.71x = 167,819.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,819.47/445.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.52

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