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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.74, 675.15 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.74, 675.15 and 368.70 is: 552.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.74 : 675.15 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.74/675.15 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.74x = 675.15 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.74x = 248,927.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,927.81/450.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.27

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