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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.03, 669.78 and 251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.03, 669.78 and 251.91 is: 377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.03 : 669.78 = 251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.03/669.78 = 251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.03x = 669.78 × 251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.03x = 168,724.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,724.28/447.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.43

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