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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.49, 620.34 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.49, 620.34 and 272.44 is: 376.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.49 : 620.34 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.49/620.34 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.49x = 620.34 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.49x = 169,006.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,006.30/449.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.00

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