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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.56, 668.34 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.56, 668.34 and 376.88 is: 565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.56 : 668.34 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.56/668.34 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.56x = 668.34 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.56x = 251,878.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,878.75/445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.31

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