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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447, 616.74 and 272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447, 616.74 and 272.34 is: 375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447 : 616.74 = 272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447/616.74 = 272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447x = 616.74 × 272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447x = 167,962.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,962.97/447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.76

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