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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.16, 619.75 and 272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.16, 619.75 and 272.07 is: 375.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.16 : 619.75 = 272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.16/619.75 = 272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.16x = 619.75 × 272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.16x = 168,615.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,615.38/449.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.41

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