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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.26, 675.88 and 369.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.26, 675.88 and 369.95 is: 554.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.26 : 675.88 = 369.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.26/675.88 = 369.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.26x = 675.88 × 369.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.26x = 250,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,037.50/451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.09

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