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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.03, 615.66 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.03, 615.66 and 269.12 is: 371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.03 : 615.66 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.03/615.66 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.03x = 615.66 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.03x = 165,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,686.42/446.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.47

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