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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.57, 616.30 and 269.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.57, 616.30 and 269.57 is: 372.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.57 : 616.30 = 269.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.57/616.30 = 269.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.57x = 616.30 × 269.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.57x = 166,137.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,137.15/446.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.03

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