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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.38, 669.55 and 368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.38, 669.55 and 368.62 is: 552.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.38 : 669.55 = 368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.38/669.55 = 368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.38x = 669.55 × 368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.38x = 246,809.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,809.52/446.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.91

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