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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.36, 669.88 and 360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.36, 669.88 and 360.32 is: 539.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.36 : 669.88 = 360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.36/669.88 = 360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.36x = 669.88 × 360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.36x = 241,371.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,371.16/447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.55

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