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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.27, 674.02 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.27, 674.02 and 243.78 is: 365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.27 : 674.02 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.27/674.02 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.27x = 674.02 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.27x = 164,313.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,313.67/449.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.74

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