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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.20, 673.26 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.20, 673.26 and 266.14 is: 398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.20 : 673.26 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.20/673.26 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.20x = 673.26 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.20x = 179,181.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,181.42/449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.89

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