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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.53, 617.42 and 272.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.53, 617.42 and 272.77 is: 376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.53 : 617.42 = 272.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.53/617.42 = 272.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.53x = 617.42 × 272.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.53x = 168,412.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,412.79/447.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.32

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