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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.98, 668.56 and 251.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.98, 668.56 and 251.09 is: 376.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.98 : 668.56 = 251.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.98/668.56 = 251.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.98x = 668.56 × 251.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.98x = 167,868.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,868.73/445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.40

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