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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.37, 619.88 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.37, 619.88 and 274.59 is: 378.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.37 : 619.88 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.37/619.88 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.37x = 619.88 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.37x = 170,211.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,211.48/449.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.78

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