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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.14, 621.24 and 275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.14, 621.24 and 275.60 is: 380.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.14 : 621.24 = 275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.14/621.24 = 275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.14x = 621.24 × 275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.14x = 171,213.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,213.74/450.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.36

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