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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.34, 667.20 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.34, 667.20 and 271.92 is: 407.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.34 : 667.20 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.34/667.20 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.34x = 667.20 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.34x = 181,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,425.02/445.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.39

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