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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.16, 617.06 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.16, 617.06 and 272.52 is: 376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.16 : 617.06 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.16/617.06 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.16x = 617.06 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.16x = 168,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,161.19/447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.06

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