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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.12, 668.22 and 358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.12, 668.22 and 358.97 is: 537.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.12 : 668.22 = 358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.12/668.22 = 358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.12x = 668.22 × 358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.12x = 239,867.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,867.59/446.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.68

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