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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.02, 621.18 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.02, 621.18 and 263.60 is: 363.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.02 : 621.18 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.02/621.18 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.02x = 621.18 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.02x = 163,743.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,743.05/450.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.86

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