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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.52, 674.74 and 372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.52, 674.74 and 372.76 is: 558.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.52 : 674.74 = 372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.52/674.74 = 372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.52x = 674.74 × 372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.52x = 251,516.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,516.08/450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.28

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