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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.40, 667.79 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.40, 667.79 and 240.06 is: 359.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.40 : 667.79 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.40/667.79 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.40x = 667.79 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.40x = 160,313.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,313.22/445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.93

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