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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.55, 672.92 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.55, 672.92 and 243.60 is: 364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.55 : 672.92 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.55/672.92 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.55x = 672.92 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.55x = 163,926.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,926.44/449.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.65

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