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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.77, 617.92 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.77, 617.92 and 251.28 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.77 : 617.92 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.77/617.92 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.77x = 617.92 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.77x = 155,270.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,270.94/447.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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