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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.87, 668.81 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.87, 668.81 and 368.69 is: 553.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.87 : 668.81 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.87/668.81 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.87x = 668.81 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.87x = 246,583.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,583.56/445.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.04

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