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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 666.45 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 666.45 and 377.16 is: 564.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 666.45 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/666.45 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 666.45 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 251,358.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,358.28/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.22

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