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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.16, 615.71 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.16, 615.71 and 271.50 is: 374.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.16 : 615.71 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.16/615.71 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.16x = 615.71 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.16x = 167,165.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,165.27/446.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.68

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