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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.40, 620.04 and 272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.40, 620.04 and 272.22 is: 375.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.40 : 620.04 = 272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.40/620.04 = 272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.40x = 620.04 × 272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.40x = 168,787.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,787.29/449.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.58

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