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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.30, 616.97 and 272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.30, 616.97 and 272.42 is: 375.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.30 : 616.97 = 272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.30/616.97 = 272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.30x = 616.97 × 272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.30x = 168,074.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,074.97/447.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.75

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