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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 617.33 and 272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 617.33 and 272.76 is: 376.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 617.33 = 272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/617.33 = 272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 617.33 × 272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 168,383.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,383.61/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.43

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