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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.03, 618.32 and 273.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.03, 618.32 and 273.41 is: 377.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.03 : 618.32 = 273.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.03/618.32 = 273.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.03x = 618.32 × 273.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.03x = 169,053.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,053.24/448.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.32

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