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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 669.90 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 669.90 and 355.52 is: 532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 669.90 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/669.90 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 669.90 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 238,162.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,162.85/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.42

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