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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.73, 618.65 and 369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.73, 618.65 and 369.97 is: 511.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.73 : 618.65 = 369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.73/618.65 = 369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.73x = 618.65 × 369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.73x = 228,881.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,881.94/447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.21

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