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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.26, 619.97 and 252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.26, 619.97 and 252.77 is: 348.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.26 : 619.97 = 252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.26/619.97 = 252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.26x = 619.97 × 252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.26x = 156,710.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,710.36/449.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.82

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