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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.40, 676.02 and 352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.40, 676.02 and 352.72 is: 529.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.40 : 676.02 = 352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.40/676.02 = 352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.40x = 676.02 × 352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.40x = 238,445.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,445.77/450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.41

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