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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.44, 617.51 and 272.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.44, 617.51 and 272.89 is: 376.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.44 : 617.51 = 272.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.44/617.51 = 272.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.44x = 617.51 × 272.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.44x = 168,507.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,507.85/447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.60

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