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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.07, 621.10 and 253.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.07, 621.10 and 253.65 is: 350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.07 : 621.10 = 253.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.07/621.10 = 253.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.07x = 621.10 × 253.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.07x = 157,538.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,538.58/450.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.03

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