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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.50, 617.56 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.50, 617.56 and 272.94 is: 376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.50 : 617.56 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.50/617.56 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.50x = 617.56 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.50x = 168,556.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,556.83/447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.66

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