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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.20, 672.92 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.20, 672.92 and 357.92 is: 536.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.20 : 672.92 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.20/672.92 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.20x = 672.92 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.20x = 240,851.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,851.53/449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.18

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