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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.68, 672.21 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.68, 672.21 and 252.66 is: 378.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.68 : 672.21 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.68/672.21 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.68x = 672.21 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.68x = 169,840.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,840.58/448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.53

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