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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.32, 672.50 and 363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.32, 672.50 and 363.76 is: 543.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.32 : 672.50 = 363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.32/672.50 = 363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.32x = 672.50 × 363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.32x = 244,628.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,628.60/450.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.23

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