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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.34, 618.03 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.34, 618.03 and 273.38 is: 376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.34 : 618.03 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.34/618.03 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.34x = 618.03 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.34x = 168,953.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,953.95/448.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.85

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