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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.07, 615.84 and 373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.07, 615.84 and 373.36 is: 514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.07 : 615.84 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.07/615.84 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.07x = 615.84 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.07x = 229,930.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,930.02/447.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.30

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