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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.04, 621.09 and 253.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.04, 621.09 and 253.57 is: 349.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.04 : 621.09 = 253.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.04/621.09 = 253.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.04x = 621.09 × 253.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.04x = 157,489.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,489.79/450.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.95

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