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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.25, 674.07 and 243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.25, 674.07 and 243.58 is: 365.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.25 : 674.07 = 243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.25/674.07 = 243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.25x = 674.07 × 243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.25x = 164,191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,191.90/449.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.48

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