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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.24, 621.18 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.24, 621.18 and 275.58 is: 380.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.24 : 621.18 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.24/621.18 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.24x = 621.18 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.24x = 171,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,184.78/450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.21

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