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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.61, 677.88 and 365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.61, 677.88 and 365.96 is: 549.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.61 : 677.88 = 365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.61/677.88 = 365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.61x = 677.88 × 365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.61x = 248,076.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,076.96/451.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.32

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