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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.25, 618.72 and 273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.25, 618.72 and 273.56 is: 377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.25 : 618.72 = 273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.25/618.72 = 273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.25x = 618.72 × 273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.25x = 169,257.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,257.04/448.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.60

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