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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.24, 620.02 and 252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.24, 620.02 and 252.81 is: 348.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.24 : 620.02 = 252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.24/620.02 = 252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.24x = 620.02 × 252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.24x = 156,747.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,747.26/449.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.92

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