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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.43, 667.34 and 272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.43, 667.34 and 272.01 is: 407.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.43 : 667.34 = 272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.43/667.34 = 272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.43x = 667.34 × 272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.43x = 181,521.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,521.79/445.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.52

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