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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.88, 616.56 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.88, 616.56 and 272.04 is: 375.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.88 : 616.56 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.88/616.56 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.88x = 616.56 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.88x = 167,728.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,728.98/446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.33

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