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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.94, 672.17 and 358.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.94, 672.17 and 358.82 is: 536.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.94 : 672.17 = 358.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.94/672.17 = 358.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.94x = 672.17 × 358.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.94x = 241,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,188.04/449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.04

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