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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.01, 672.56 and 265.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.01, 672.56 and 265.61 is: 398.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.01 : 672.56 = 265.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.01/672.56 = 265.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.01x = 672.56 × 265.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.01x = 178,637.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,637.33/448.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.74

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