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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.72, 617.82 and 273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.72, 617.82 and 273.04 is: 376.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.72 : 617.82 = 273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.72/617.82 = 273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.72x = 617.82 × 273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.72x = 168,689.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,689.57/447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.77

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