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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.52, 667.80 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.52, 667.80 and 253.20 is: 379.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.52 : 667.80 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.52/667.80 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.52x = 667.80 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.52x = 169,086.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,086.96/445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.53

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