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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.37, 667.28 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.37, 667.28 and 240.03 is: 359.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.37 : 667.28 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.37/667.28 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.37x = 667.28 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.37x = 160,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,166.02/445.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.63

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