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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.23, 621.60 and 367.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.23, 621.60 and 367.53 is: 507.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.23 : 621.60 = 367.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.23/621.60 = 367.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.23x = 621.60 × 367.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.23x = 228,456.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,456.65/450.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.43

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