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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.75, 616.55 and 392.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.75, 616.55 and 392.18 is: 540.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.75 : 616.55 = 392.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.75/616.55 = 392.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.75x = 616.55 × 392.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.75x = 241,793.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,793.54/447.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.02

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