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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.44, 616.08 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.44, 616.08 and 271.76 is: 375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.44 : 616.08 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.44/616.08 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.44x = 616.08 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.44x = 167,425.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,425.90/446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.02

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