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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.86, 668.36 and 250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.86, 668.36 and 250.96 is: 376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.86 : 668.36 = 250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.86/668.36 = 250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.86x = 668.36 × 250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.86x = 167,731.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,731.63/445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.20

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