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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.56, 616.08 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.56, 616.08 and 269.56 is: 371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.56 : 616.08 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.56/616.08 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.56x = 616.08 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.56x = 166,070.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,070.52/446.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.89

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