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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.36, 671.84 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.36, 671.84 and 376.16 is: 564.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.36 : 671.84 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.36/671.84 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.36x = 671.84 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.36x = 252,719.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,719.33/447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.91

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