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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.42, 674.12 and 358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.42, 674.12 and 358.29 is: 537.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.42 : 674.12 = 358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.42/674.12 = 358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.42x = 674.12 × 358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.42x = 241,528.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,528.66/449.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.43

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