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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.68, 616.26 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.68, 616.26 and 269.56 is: 371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.68 : 616.26 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.68/616.26 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.68x = 616.26 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.68x = 166,119.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,119.05/446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.90

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