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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.20, 618.15 and 273.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.20, 618.15 and 273.39 is: 377.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.20 : 618.15 = 273.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.20/618.15 = 273.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.20x = 618.15 × 273.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.20x = 168,996.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,996.03/448.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.05

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