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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.11, 621.19 and 253.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.11, 621.19 and 253.65 is: 350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.11 : 621.19 = 253.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.11/621.19 = 253.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.11x = 621.19 × 253.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.11x = 157,564.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,564.84/450.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.06

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