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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.88, 616.68 and 272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.88, 616.68 and 272.12 is: 375.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.88 : 616.68 = 272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.88/616.68 = 272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.88x = 616.68 × 272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.88x = 167,810.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,810.96/446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.52

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