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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.72, 669.76 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.72, 669.76 and 240.44 is: 361.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.72 : 669.76 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.72/669.76 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.72x = 669.76 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.72x = 161,037.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,037.09/445.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.30

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