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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.42, 616.10 and 269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.42, 616.10 and 269.40 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.42 : 616.10 = 269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.42/616.10 = 269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.42x = 616.10 × 269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.42x = 165,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,975.99/446.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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