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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.16, 616.96 and 373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.16, 616.96 and 373.36 is: 515.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.16 : 616.96 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.16/616.96 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.16x = 616.96 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.16x = 230,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,346.32/447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.13

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