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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 667.74 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 667.74 and 358.41 is: 537.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 667.74 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/667.74 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 667.74 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 239,324.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,324.69/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.20

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