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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.58, 667.43 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.58, 667.43 and 358.44 is: 536.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.58 : 667.43 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.58/667.43 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.58x = 667.43 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.58x = 239,233.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,233.61/445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.90

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