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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.33, 621.51 and 273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.33, 621.51 and 273.33 is: 377.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.33 : 621.51 = 273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.33/621.51 = 273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.33x = 621.51 × 273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.33x = 169,877.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,877.33/450.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.23

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