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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.38, 615.78 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.38, 615.78 and 269.32 is: 371.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.38 : 615.78 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.38/615.78 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.38x = 615.78 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.38x = 165,841.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,841.87/446.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.53

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