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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.58, 616.41 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.58, 616.41 and 272.24 is: 375.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.58 : 616.41 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.58/616.41 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.58x = 616.41 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.58x = 167,811.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,811.46/446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.77

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