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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.56, 671.36 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.56, 671.36 and 265.32 is: 397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.56 : 671.36 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.56/671.36 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.56x = 671.36 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.56x = 178,125.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,125.24/447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.99

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