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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.37, 667.44 and 272.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.37, 667.44 and 272.09 is: 407.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.37 : 667.44 = 272.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.37/667.44 = 272.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.37x = 667.44 × 272.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.37x = 181,605.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,605.42/445.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.77

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