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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.57, 674.54 and 243.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.57, 674.54 and 243.87 is: 365.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.57 : 674.54 = 243.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.57/674.54 = 243.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.57x = 674.54 × 243.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.57x = 164,498.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,498.85/449.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.91

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