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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452, 623.22 and 368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452, 623.22 and 368.94 is: 508.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452 : 623.22 = 368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452/623.22 = 368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452x = 623.22 × 368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452x = 229,930.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,930.79/452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.70

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