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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.38, 666.73 and 343.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.38, 666.73 and 343.86 is: 514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.38 : 666.73 = 343.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.38/666.73 = 343.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.38x = 666.73 × 343.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.38x = 229,261.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,261.78/445.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.76

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