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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.15, 672.44 and 253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.15, 672.44 and 253.36 is: 380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.15 : 672.44 = 253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.15/672.44 = 253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.15x = 672.44 × 253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.15x = 170,369.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,369.40/448.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.16

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