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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.99, 671.11 and 252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.99, 671.11 and 252.40 is: 378.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.99 : 671.11 = 252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.99/671.11 = 252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.99x = 671.11 × 252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.99x = 169,384.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,384.81/447.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.10

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