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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.23, 621.28 and 253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.23, 621.28 and 253.74 is: 350.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.23 : 621.28 = 253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.23/621.28 = 253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.23x = 621.28 × 253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.23x = 157,643.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,643.59/450.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.14

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