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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.34, 668.01 and 272.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.34, 668.01 and 272.00 is: 408.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.34 : 668.01 = 272.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.34/668.01 = 272.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.34x = 668.01 × 272.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.34x = 181,700.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,700.39/445.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.00

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