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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.60, 671.39 and 357.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.60, 671.39 and 357.38 is: 536.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.60 : 671.39 = 357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.60/671.39 = 357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.60x = 671.39 × 357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.60x = 239,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,942.14/447.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.07

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