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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.42, 620.16 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.42, 620.16 and 272.52 is: 376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.42 : 620.16 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.42/620.16 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.42x = 620.16 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.42x = 169,006.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,006.00/449.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.06

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