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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.21, 621.38 and 273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.21, 621.38 and 273.13 is: 376.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.21 : 621.38 = 273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.21/621.38 = 273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.21x = 621.38 × 273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.21x = 169,717.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,717.52/450.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.97

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