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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.00, 621.00 and 253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.00, 621.00 and 253.52 is: 349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.00 : 621.00 = 253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.00/621.00 = 253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.00x = 621.00 × 253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.00x = 157,431.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,431.55/450.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.85

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