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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.40, 613.94 and 375.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.40, 613.94 and 375.56 is: 517.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.40 : 613.94 = 375.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.40/613.94 = 375.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.40x = 613.94 × 375.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.40x = 230,571.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,571.31/445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.67

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