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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.36, 616.22 and 377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.36, 616.22 and 377.34 is: 519.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.36 : 616.22 = 377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.36/616.22 = 377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.36x = 616.22 × 377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.36x = 232,524.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,524.45/447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.77

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