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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.77, 672.06 and 265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.77, 672.06 and 265.39 is: 398.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.77 : 672.06 = 265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.77/672.06 = 265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.77x = 672.06 × 265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.77x = 178,358.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,358.00/447.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.33

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