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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.56, 674.02 and 243.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.56, 674.02 and 243.91 is: 365.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.56 : 674.02 = 243.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.56/674.02 = 243.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.56x = 674.02 × 243.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.56x = 164,400.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,400.22/449.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.69

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