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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.69, 668.79 and 240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.69, 668.79 and 240.26 is: 360.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.69 : 668.79 = 240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.69/668.79 = 240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.69x = 668.79 × 240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.69x = 160,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,680.14/445.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.52

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