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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446, 666.29 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446, 666.29 and 373.10 is: 557.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446 : 666.29 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446/666.29 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446x = 666.29 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446x = 248,592.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,592.80/446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.38

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