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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.47, 668.73 and 368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.47, 668.73 and 368.56 is: 552.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.47 : 668.73 = 368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.47/668.73 = 368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.47x = 668.73 × 368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.47x = 246,467.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,467.13/446.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.04

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