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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.11, 678.29 and 360.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.11, 678.29 and 360.93 is: 542.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.11 : 678.29 = 360.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.11/678.29 = 360.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.11x = 678.29 × 360.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.11x = 244,813.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,813.41/451.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.69

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