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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.27, 673.88 and 372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.27, 673.88 and 372.66 is: 557.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.27 : 673.88 = 372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.27/673.88 = 372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.27x = 673.88 × 372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.27x = 251,126.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,126.26/450.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.72

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