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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.26, 674.10 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.26, 674.10 and 243.61 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.26 : 674.10 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.26/674.10 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.26x = 674.10 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.26x = 164,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,217.50/449.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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