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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.60, 667.52 and 342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.60, 667.52 and 342.80 is: 513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.60 : 667.52 = 342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.60/667.52 = 342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.60x = 667.52 × 342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.60x = 228,825.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,825.86/445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.52

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