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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.26, 620.16 and 272.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.26, 620.16 and 272.41 is: 376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.26 : 620.16 = 272.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.26/620.16 = 272.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.26x = 620.16 × 272.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.26x = 168,935.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,935.21/449.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.03

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