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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.15, 615.93 and 269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.15, 615.93 and 269.15 is: 371.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.15 : 615.93 = 269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.15/615.93 = 269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.15x = 615.93 × 269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.15x = 165,774.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,774.48/446.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.57

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