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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.30, 666.87 and 252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.30, 666.87 and 252.34 is: 377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.30 : 666.87 = 252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.30/666.87 = 252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.30x = 666.87 × 252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.30x = 168,277.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,277.98/445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.90

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