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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.36, 615.38 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.36, 615.38 and 371.36 is: 511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.36 : 615.38 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.36/615.38 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.36x = 615.38 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.36x = 228,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,527.52/446.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.98

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