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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.31, 675.50 and 257.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.31, 675.50 and 257.53 is: 386.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.31 : 675.50 = 257.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.31/675.50 = 257.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.31x = 675.50 × 257.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.31x = 173,961.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,961.52/450.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.32

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