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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.71, 668.67 and 359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.71, 668.67 and 359.82 is: 539.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.71 : 668.67 = 359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.71/668.67 = 359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.71x = 668.67 × 359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.71x = 240,601.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,601.51/445.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.82

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