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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.21, 620.00 and 272.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.21, 620.00 and 272.13 is: 375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.21 : 620.00 = 272.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.21/620.00 = 272.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.21x = 620.00 × 272.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.21x = 168,719.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,719.24/449.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.60

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