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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.04, 618.27 and 273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.04, 618.27 and 273.35 is: 377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.04 : 618.27 = 273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.04/618.27 = 273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.04x = 618.27 × 273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.04x = 169,004.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,004.10/448.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.21

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