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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.32, 621.35 and 273.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.32, 621.35 and 273.37 is: 377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.32 : 621.35 = 273.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.32/621.35 = 273.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.32x = 621.35 × 273.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.32x = 169,860.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,860.08/450.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.20

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