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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.74, 669.36 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.74, 669.36 and 372.54 is: 559.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.74 : 669.36 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.74/669.36 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.74x = 669.36 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.74x = 249,363.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,363.37/445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.44

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