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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.31, 668.84 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.31, 668.84 and 251.37 is: 376.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.31 : 668.84 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.31/668.84 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.31x = 668.84 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.31x = 168,125.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,125.05/446.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.70

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