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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.38, 620.12 and 272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.38, 620.12 and 272.40 is: 375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.38 : 620.12 = 272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.38/620.12 = 272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.38x = 620.12 × 272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.38x = 168,920.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,920.69/449.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.90

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