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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 669.36 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 669.36 and 355.20 is: 531.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 669.36 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/669.36 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 669.36 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 237,756.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,756.67/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.75

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