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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.40, 621.53 and 253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.40, 621.53 and 253.91 is: 350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.40 : 621.53 = 253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.40/621.53 = 253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.40x = 621.53 × 253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.40x = 157,810.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,810.21/450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.38

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