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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.24, 668.40 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.24, 668.40 and 376.16 is: 563.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.24 : 668.40 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.24/668.40 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.24x = 668.40 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.24x = 251,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,425.34/446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.43

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