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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 665.42 and 376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 665.42 and 376.25 is: 561.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 665.42 = 376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/665.42 = 376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 665.42 × 376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 250,359.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,359.07/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.97

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