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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.56, 620.56 and 367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.56, 620.56 and 367.36 is: 505.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.56 : 620.56 = 367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.56/620.56 = 367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.56x = 620.56 × 367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.56x = 227,968.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,968.92/450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.97

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