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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.69, 667.62 and 372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.69, 667.62 and 372.40 is: 557.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.69 : 667.62 = 372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.69/667.62 = 372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.69x = 667.62 × 372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.69x = 248,621.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,621.69/445.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.84

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