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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.38, 671.94 and 357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.38, 671.94 and 357.36 is: 535.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.38 : 671.94 = 357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.38/671.94 = 357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.38x = 671.94 × 357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.38x = 240,124.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,124.48/448.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.54

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