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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.08, 621.20 and 253.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.08, 621.20 and 253.65 is: 350.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.08 : 621.20 = 253.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.08/621.20 = 253.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.08x = 621.20 × 253.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.08x = 157,567.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,567.38/450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.09

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