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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.38, 619.96 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.38, 619.96 and 260.20 is: 358.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.38 : 619.96 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.38/619.96 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.38x = 619.96 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.38x = 161,313.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,313.59/449.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.97

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