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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.57, 669.53 and 240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.57, 669.53 and 240.28 is: 361.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.57 : 669.53 = 240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.57/669.53 = 240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.57x = 669.53 × 240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.57x = 160,877.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,877.36/445.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.06

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