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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.78, 676.79 and 360.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.78, 676.79 and 360.21 is: 539.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.78 : 676.79 = 360.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.78/676.79 = 360.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.78x = 676.79 × 360.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.78x = 243,788.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,788.61/451.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.62

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