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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.21, 670.50 and 369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.21, 670.50 and 369.86 is: 554.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.21 : 670.50 = 369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.21/670.50 = 369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.21x = 670.50 × 369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.21x = 247,987.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,987.78/447.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.52

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