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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.20, 666.12 and 368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.20, 666.12 and 368.20 is: 550.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.20 : 666.12 = 368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.20/666.12 = 368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.20x = 666.12 × 368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.20x = 245,263.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,263.85/445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.91

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