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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.22, 674.70 and 252.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.22, 674.70 and 252.38 is: 378.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.22 : 674.70 = 252.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.22/674.70 = 252.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.22x = 674.70 × 252.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.22x = 170,277.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,277.84/450.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.21

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