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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.36, 668 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.36, 668 and 372.96 is: 559.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.36 : 668 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.36/668 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.36x = 668 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.36x = 249,137.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,137.28/445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.41

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