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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 670.41 and 370.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 670.41 and 370.53 is: 555.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 670.41 = 370.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/670.41 = 370.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 670.41 × 370.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 248,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,407.02/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.57

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