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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.37, 669.78 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.37, 669.78 and 263.76 is: 395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.37 : 669.78 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.37/669.78 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.37x = 669.78 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.37x = 176,661.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,661.17/446.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.77

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