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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.38, 617.99 and 365.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.38, 617.99 and 365.31 is: 503.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.38 : 617.99 = 365.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.38/617.99 = 365.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.38x = 617.99 × 365.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.38x = 225,756.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,756.10/448.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.49

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