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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.36, 619.96 and 262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.36, 619.96 and 262.76 is: 362.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.36 : 619.96 = 262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.36/619.96 = 262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.36x = 619.96 × 262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.36x = 162,900.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,900.69/449.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.52

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