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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.27, 673.34 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.27, 673.34 and 243.42 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.27 : 673.34 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.27/673.34 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.27x = 673.34 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.27x = 163,903.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,903.21/449.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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