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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.51, 616.20 and 269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.51, 616.20 and 269.53 is: 371.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.51 : 616.20 = 269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.51/616.20 = 269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.51x = 616.20 × 269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.51x = 166,084.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,084.39/446.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.96

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