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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.11, 675.21 and 368.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.11, 675.21 and 368.73 is: 555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.11 : 675.21 = 368.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.11/675.21 = 368.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.11x = 675.21 × 368.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.11x = 248,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,970.18/448.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.60

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