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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.30, 673.66 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.30, 673.66 and 243.74 is: 365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.30 : 673.66 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.30/673.66 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.30x = 673.66 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.30x = 164,197.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,197.89/449.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.45

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