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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.24, 621.40 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.24, 621.40 and 263.72 is: 363.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.24 : 621.40 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.24/621.40 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.24x = 621.40 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.24x = 163,875.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,875.61/450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.97

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