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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.28, 672.98 and 243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.28, 672.98 and 243.27 is: 364.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.28 : 672.98 = 243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.28/672.98 = 243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.28x = 672.98 × 243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.28x = 163,714.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,714.63/449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.39

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