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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.52, 618.69 and 273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.52, 618.69 and 273.56 is: 377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.52 : 618.69 = 273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.52/618.69 = 273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.52x = 618.69 × 273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.52x = 169,251.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,251.41/448.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.35

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