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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.21, 619.94 and 252.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.21, 619.94 and 252.74 is: 348.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.21 : 619.94 = 252.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.21/619.94 = 252.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.21x = 619.94 × 252.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.21x = 156,679.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,679.27/449.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.79

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