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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.27, 621.39 and 253.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.27, 621.39 and 253.82 is: 350.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.27 : 621.39 = 253.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.27/621.39 = 253.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.27x = 621.39 × 253.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.27x = 157,721.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,721.21/450.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.28

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