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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 669.16 and 359.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 669.16 and 359.43 is: 539.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 669.16 = 359.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/669.16 = 359.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 669.16 × 359.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 240,516.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,516.18/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.42

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