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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.32, 618.40 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.32, 618.40 and 273.72 is: 377.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.32 : 618.40 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.32/618.40 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.32x = 618.40 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.32x = 169,268.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,268.45/448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.56

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