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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.66, 617.40 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.66, 617.40 and 272.88 is: 376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.66 : 617.40 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.66/617.40 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.66x = 617.40 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.66x = 168,476.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,476.11/447.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.35

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