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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.76, 675.18 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.76, 675.18 and 267.36 is: 401.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.76 : 675.18 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.76/675.18 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.76x = 675.18 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.76x = 180,516.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,516.12/449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.36

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