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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.33, 616.77 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.33, 616.77 and 272.64 is: 375.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.33 : 616.77 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.33/616.77 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.33x = 616.77 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.33x = 168,156.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,156.17/447.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.91

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