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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.21, 670.01 and 360.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.21, 670.01 and 360.81 is: 540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.21 : 670.01 = 360.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.21/670.01 = 360.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.21x = 670.01 × 360.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.21x = 241,744.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,744.50/447.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.56

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