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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448, 618.38 and 273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448, 618.38 and 273.31 is: 377.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448 : 618.38 = 273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448/618.38 = 273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448x = 618.38 × 273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448x = 169,008.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,008.07/448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.25

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