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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.02, 672 and 371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.02, 672 and 371.58 is: 557.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.02 : 672 = 371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.02/672 = 371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.02x = 672 × 371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.02x = 249,701.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,701.76/448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.35

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