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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.76, 672.20 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.76, 672.20 and 361.60 is: 541.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.76 : 672.20 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.76/672.20 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.76x = 672.20 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.76x = 243,067.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,067.52/448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.64

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