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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.08, 667.56 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.08, 667.56 and 262.50 is: 393.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.08 : 667.56 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.08/667.56 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.08x = 667.56 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.08x = 175,234.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,234.50/445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.71

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