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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.52, 621.80 and 273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.52, 621.80 and 273.52 is: 377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.52 : 621.80 = 273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.52/621.80 = 273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.52x = 621.80 × 273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.52x = 170,074.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,074.74/450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.51

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