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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.34, 667.46 and 372.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.34, 667.46 and 372.98 is: 559.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.34 : 667.46 = 372.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.34/667.46 = 372.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.34x = 667.46 × 372.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.34x = 248,949.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,949.23/445.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.01

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