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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.37, 617.70 and 272.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.37, 617.70 and 272.95 is: 376.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.37 : 617.70 = 272.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.37/617.70 = 272.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.37x = 617.70 × 272.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.37x = 168,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,601.22/447.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.87

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