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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.17, 617.20 and 272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.17, 617.20 and 272.66 is: 376.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.17 : 617.20 = 272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.17/617.20 = 272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.17x = 617.20 × 272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.17x = 168,281.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,281.98/447.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.33

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