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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 669 and 240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 669 and 240.60 is: 360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 669 = 240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/669 = 240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 669 × 240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 160,961.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,961.40/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.96

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