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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.38, 621.50 and 253.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.38, 621.50 and 253.87 is: 350.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.38 : 621.50 = 253.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.38/621.50 = 253.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.38x = 621.50 × 253.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.38x = 157,775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,775.83/450.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.32

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