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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.03, 668.60 and 251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.03, 668.60 and 251.12 is: 376.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.03 : 668.60 = 251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.03/668.60 = 251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.03x = 668.60 × 251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.03x = 167,894.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,894.23/446.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.42

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