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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.11, 621.14 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.11, 621.14 and 253.64 is: 350.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.11 : 621.14 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.11/621.14 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.11x = 621.14 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.11x = 157,541.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,541.58/450.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.01

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