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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.06, 673.85 and 243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.06, 673.85 and 243.72 is: 365.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.06 : 673.85 = 243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.06/673.85 = 243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.06x = 673.85 × 243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.06x = 164,231.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,231.33/449.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.73

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