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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.57, 667.43 and 358.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.57, 667.43 and 358.42 is: 536.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.57 : 667.43 = 358.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.57/667.43 = 358.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.57x = 667.43 × 358.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.57x = 239,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,220.26/445.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.89

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