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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.43, 617.01 and 272.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.43, 617.01 and 272.67 is: 376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.43 : 617.01 = 272.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.43/617.01 = 272.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.43x = 617.01 × 272.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.43x = 168,240.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,240.12/447.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.01

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