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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.89, 668.75 and 373.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.89, 668.75 and 373.53 is: 560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.89 : 668.75 = 373.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.89/668.75 = 373.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.89x = 668.75 × 373.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.89x = 249,796.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,796.32/445.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.22

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