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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.24, 617.24 and 272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.24, 617.24 and 272.58 is: 376.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.24 : 617.24 = 272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.24/617.24 = 272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.24x = 617.24 × 272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.24x = 168,247.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,247.28/447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.19

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