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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.76, 617.34 and 368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.76, 617.34 and 368.80 is: 508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.76 : 617.34 = 368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.76/617.34 = 368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.76x = 617.34 × 368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.76x = 227,674.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,674.99/447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.48

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