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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.35, 675.58 and 368.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.35, 675.58 and 368.97 is: 555.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.35 : 675.58 = 368.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.35/675.58 = 368.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.35x = 675.58 × 368.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.35x = 249,268.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,268.75/448.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.97

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