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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.60, 620.40 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.60, 620.40 and 253.16 is: 349.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.60 : 620.40 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.60/620.40 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.60x = 620.40 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.60x = 157,060.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,060.46/449.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.33

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