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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.62, 666.27 and 342.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.62, 666.27 and 342.39 is: 511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.62 : 666.27 = 342.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.62/666.27 = 342.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.62x = 666.27 × 342.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.62x = 228,124.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,124.19/445.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.93

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