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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.38, 671.05 and 369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.38, 671.05 and 369.62 is: 554.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.38 : 671.05 = 369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.38/671.05 = 369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.38x = 671.05 × 369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.38x = 248,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,033.50/447.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.41

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