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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.33, 620.03 and 272.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.33, 620.03 and 272.33 is: 375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.33 : 620.03 = 272.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.33/620.03 = 272.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.33x = 620.03 × 272.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.33x = 168,851.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,851.41/449.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.78

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