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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.96, 618.16 and 273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.96, 618.16 and 273.40 is: 377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.96 : 618.16 = 273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.96/618.16 = 273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.96x = 618.16 × 273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.96x = 169,004.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,004.94/447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.28

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