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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.36, 668.52 and 377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.36, 668.52 and 377.20 is: 566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.36 : 668.52 = 377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.36/668.52 = 377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.36x = 668.52 × 377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.36x = 252,165.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,165.74/445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.21

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