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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 617.38 and 272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 617.38 and 272.76 is: 376.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 617.38 = 272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/617.38 = 272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 617.38 × 272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 168,396.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,396.57/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.46

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