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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.11, 621.14 and 253.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.11, 621.14 and 253.61 is: 349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.11 : 621.14 = 253.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.11/621.14 = 253.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.11x = 621.14 × 253.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.11x = 157,527.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,527.60/450.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.98

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