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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.27, 670.71 and 241.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.27, 670.71 and 241.78 is: 362.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.27 : 670.71 = 241.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.27/670.71 = 241.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.27x = 670.71 × 241.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.27x = 162,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,165.56/447.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.57

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