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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.72, 666.60 and 371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.72, 666.60 and 371.92 is: 556.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.72 : 666.60 = 371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.72/666.60 = 371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.72x = 666.60 × 371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.72x = 247,921.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,921.87/445.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.23

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