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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.07, 621.23 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.07, 621.23 and 263.60 is: 363.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.07 : 621.23 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.07/621.23 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.07x = 621.23 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.07x = 163,751.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,751.80/450.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.84

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