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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 669.18 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 669.18 and 253.80 is: 380.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 669.18 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/669.18 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 669.18 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 169,837.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,837.88/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.15

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