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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.91, 621.54 and 368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.91, 621.54 and 368.10 is: 508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.91 : 621.54 = 368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.91/621.54 = 368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.91x = 621.54 × 368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.91x = 228,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,788.87/449.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.52

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