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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.39, 673.26 and 357.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.39, 673.26 and 357.81 is: 537.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.39 : 673.26 = 357.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.39/673.26 = 357.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.39x = 673.26 × 357.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.39x = 240,899.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,899.16/448.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.25

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