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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.35, 668.54 and 368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.35, 668.54 and 368.43 is: 551.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.35 : 668.54 = 368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.35/668.54 = 368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.35x = 668.54 × 368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.35x = 246,310.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,310.19/446.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.83

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