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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.36, 621.48 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.36, 621.48 and 253.86 is: 350.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.36 : 621.48 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.36/621.48 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.36x = 621.48 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.36x = 157,768.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,768.91/450.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.32

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