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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 618.24 and 273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 618.24 and 273.36 is: 377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 618.24 = 273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/618.24 = 273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 618.24 × 273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 169,002.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,002.09/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.17

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