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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.53, 668.57 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.53, 668.57 and 240.03 is: 360.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.53 : 668.57 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.53/668.57 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.53x = 668.57 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.53x = 160,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,475.66/445.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.19

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