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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.84, 617.16 and 365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.84, 617.16 and 365.16 is: 503.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.84 : 617.16 = 365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.84/617.16 = 365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.84x = 617.16 × 365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.84x = 225,362.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,362.15/447.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.22

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