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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.36, 666.86 and 358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.36, 666.86 and 358.28 is: 536.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.36 : 666.86 = 358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.36/666.86 = 358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.36x = 666.86 × 358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.36x = 238,922.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,922.60/445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.47

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