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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.32, 621.73 and 367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.32, 621.73 and 367.62 is: 507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.32 : 621.73 = 367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.32/621.73 = 367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.32x = 621.73 × 367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.32x = 228,558.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,558.54/450.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.55

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