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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.32, 671.18 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.32, 671.18 and 367.24 is: 548.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.32 : 671.18 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.32/671.18 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.32x = 671.18 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.32x = 246,484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,484.14/449.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.57

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