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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.17, 673.44 and 243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.17, 673.44 and 243.97 is: 365.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.17 : 673.44 = 243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.17/673.44 = 243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.17x = 673.44 × 243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.17x = 164,299.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,299.16/449.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.78

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