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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.72, 666.60 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.72, 666.60 and 336.40 is: 503.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.72 : 666.60 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.72/666.60 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.72x = 666.60 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.72x = 224,244.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,244.24/445.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.11

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