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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.94, 616.88 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.94, 616.88 and 272.25 is: 375.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.94 : 616.88 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.94/616.88 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.94x = 616.88 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.94x = 167,946.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,946.26/446.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.77

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