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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.61, 667.80 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.61, 667.80 and 373.52 is: 559.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.61 : 667.80 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.61/667.80 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.61x = 667.80 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.61x = 249,433.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,433.32/445.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.76

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