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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.63, 672.37 and 242.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.63, 672.37 and 242.77 is: 363.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.63 : 672.37 = 242.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.63/672.37 = 242.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.63x = 672.37 × 242.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.63x = 163,232.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,232.20/448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.84

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