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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.56, 671.63 and 368.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.56, 671.63 and 368.37 is: 551.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.56 : 671.63 = 368.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.56/671.63 = 368.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.56x = 671.63 × 368.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.56x = 247,406.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,406.50/448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.56

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