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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 616.14 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 616.14 and 272.04 is: 375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 616.14 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/616.14 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 616.14 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 167,614.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,614.73/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.18

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