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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.88, 616.77 and 272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.88, 616.77 and 272.34 is: 375.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.88 : 616.77 = 272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.88/616.77 = 272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.88x = 616.77 × 272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.88x = 167,971.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,971.14/446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.88

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