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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.18, 669.14 and 377.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.18, 669.14 and 377.92 is: 565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.18 : 669.14 = 377.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.18/669.14 = 377.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.18x = 669.14 × 377.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.18x = 252,881.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,881.39/447.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.50

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