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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.03, 671.82 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.03, 671.82 and 265.38 is: 397.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.03 : 671.82 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.03/671.82 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.03x = 671.82 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.03x = 178,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,287.59/448.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.94

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