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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.22, 672.77 and 371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.22, 672.77 and 371.68 is: 557.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.22 : 672.77 = 371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.22/672.77 = 371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.22x = 672.77 × 371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.22x = 250,054.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,054.40/448.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.88

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