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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.88, 620.81 and 253.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.88, 620.81 and 253.37 is: 349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.88 : 620.81 = 253.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.88/620.81 = 253.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.88x = 620.81 × 253.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.88x = 157,290.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,290.26/449.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.63

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