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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.97, 668.29 and 251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.97, 668.29 and 251.06 is: 376.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.97 : 668.29 = 251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.97/668.29 = 251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.97x = 668.29 × 251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.97x = 167,780.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,780.89/445.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.22

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