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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.52, 616.20 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.52, 616.20 and 269.52 is: 371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.52 : 616.20 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.52/616.20 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.52x = 616.20 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.52x = 166,078.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,078.22/446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.94

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