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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.03, 621.18 and 263.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.03, 621.18 and 263.53 is: 363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.03 : 621.18 = 263.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.03/621.18 = 263.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.03x = 621.18 × 263.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.03x = 163,699.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,699.57/450.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.75

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