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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.51, 671.81 and 265.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.51, 671.81 and 265.11 is: 397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.51 : 671.81 = 265.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.51/671.81 = 265.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.51x = 671.81 × 265.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.51x = 178,102.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,102.22/447.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.98

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