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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.67, 668.24 and 373.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.67, 668.24 and 373.00 is: 559.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.67 : 668.24 = 373.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.67/668.24 = 373.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.67x = 668.24 × 373.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.67x = 249,251.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,251.81/445.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.28

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