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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.94, 618.26 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.94, 618.26 and 273.38 is: 377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.94 : 618.26 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.94/618.26 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.94x = 618.26 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.94x = 169,020.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,020.10/447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.33

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