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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.20, 672.96 and 358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.20, 672.96 and 358 is: 536.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.20 : 672.96 = 358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.20/672.96 = 358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.20x = 672.96 × 358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.20x = 240,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,919.68/449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.33

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