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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 665.55 and 383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 665.55 and 383.94 is: 573.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 665.55 = 383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/665.55 = 383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 665.55 × 383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 255,531.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,531.27/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.04

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