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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.04, 616.56 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.04, 616.56 and 272.24 is: 375.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.04 : 616.56 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.04/616.56 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.04x = 616.56 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.04x = 167,852.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,852.29/447.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.47

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