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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.38, 674.13 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.38, 674.13 and 241.86 is: 362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.38 : 674.13 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.38/674.13 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.38x = 674.13 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.38x = 163,041.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,041.71/450.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.01

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