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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.10, 619.67 and 272.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.10, 619.67 and 272.03 is: 375.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.10 : 619.67 = 272.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.10/619.67 = 272.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.10x = 619.67 × 272.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.10x = 168,566.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,566.41/449.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.34

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