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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.37, 668.07 and 337.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.37, 668.07 and 337.82 is: 506.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.37 : 668.07 = 337.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.37/668.07 = 337.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.37x = 668.07 × 337.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.37x = 225,684.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,684.07/445.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.74

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