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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.17, 616.82 and 272.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.17, 616.82 and 272.61 is: 376.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.17 : 616.82 = 272.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.17/616.82 = 272.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.17x = 616.82 × 272.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.17x = 168,149.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,149.94/447.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.04

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