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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.39, 621.51 and 273.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.39, 621.51 and 273.39 is: 377.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.39 : 621.51 = 273.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.39/621.51 = 273.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.39x = 621.51 × 273.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.39x = 169,914.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,914.62/450.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.26

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