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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.18, 621.23 and 253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.18, 621.23 and 253.70 is: 350.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.18 : 621.23 = 253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.18/621.23 = 253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.18x = 621.23 × 253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.18x = 157,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,601.68/450.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.09

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