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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.19, 668.76 and 251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.19, 668.76 and 251.27 is: 376.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.19 : 668.76 = 251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.19/668.76 = 251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.19x = 668.76 × 251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.19x = 168,039.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,039.33/446.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.61

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