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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.39, 620.14 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.39, 620.14 and 252.90 is: 348.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.39 : 620.14 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.39/620.14 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.39x = 620.14 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.39x = 156,830.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,830.94/449.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.99

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