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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.56, 672.39 and 357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.56, 672.39 and 357.84 is: 536.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.56 : 672.39 = 357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.56/672.39 = 357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.56x = 672.39 × 357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.56x = 240,608.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,608.04/448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.40

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