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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.81, 677.16 and 360.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.81, 677.16 and 360.13 is: 539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.81 : 677.16 = 360.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.81/677.16 = 360.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.81x = 677.16 × 360.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.81x = 243,865.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,865.63/451.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.75

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