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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.38, 675.92 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.38, 675.92 and 363.92 is: 546.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.38 : 675.92 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.38/675.92 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.38x = 675.92 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.38x = 245,980.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,980.81/450.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.16

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