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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.27, 666.36 and 358.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.27, 666.36 and 358.39 is: 536.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.27 : 666.36 = 358.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.27/666.36 = 358.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.27x = 666.36 × 358.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.27x = 238,816.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,816.76/445.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.34

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