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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 668.52 and 374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 668.52 and 374.04 is: 561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 668.52 = 374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/668.52 = 374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 668.52 × 374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 250,053.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,053.22/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.06

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