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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.38, 674.94 and 359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.38, 674.94 and 359.36 is: 538.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.38 : 674.94 = 359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.38/674.94 = 359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.38x = 674.94 × 359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.38x = 242,546.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,546.44/450.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.54

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