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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.24, 669.18 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.24, 669.18 and 264.72 is: 396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.24 : 669.18 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.24/669.18 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.24x = 669.18 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.24x = 177,145.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,145.33/447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.09

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