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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.23, 619.90 and 252.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.23, 619.90 and 252.74 is: 348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.23 : 619.90 = 252.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.23/619.90 = 252.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.23x = 619.90 × 252.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.23x = 156,673.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,673.53/449.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.76

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