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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.78, 620.75 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.78, 620.75 and 253.26 is: 349.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.78 : 620.75 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.78/620.75 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.78x = 620.75 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.78x = 157,208.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,208.04/449.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.52

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