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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.57, 673.14 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.57, 673.14 and 358.04 is: 536.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.57 : 673.14 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.57/673.14 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.57x = 673.14 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.57x = 241,011.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,011.05/449.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.09

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