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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.08, 669.32 and 253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.08, 669.32 and 253.84 is: 380.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.08 : 669.32 = 253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.08/669.32 = 253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.08x = 669.32 × 253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.08x = 169,900.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,900.19/446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.87

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