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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.16, 617.92 and 381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.16, 617.92 and 381.76 is: 526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.16 : 617.92 = 381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.16/617.92 = 381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.16x = 617.92 × 381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.16x = 235,897.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,897.14/448.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.37

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