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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.12, 672.36 and 357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.12, 672.36 and 357.20 is: 534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.12 : 672.36 = 357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.12/672.36 = 357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.12x = 672.36 × 357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.12x = 240,166.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,166.99/449.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.75

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