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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.11, 668.75 and 251.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.11, 668.75 and 251.21 is: 376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.11 : 668.75 = 251.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.11/668.75 = 251.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.11x = 668.75 × 251.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.11x = 167,997.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,997.10/446.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.58

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