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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.57, 616.55 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.57, 616.55 and 373.86 is: 515.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.57 : 616.55 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.57/616.55 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.57x = 616.55 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.57x = 230,501.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,501.51/447.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.01

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