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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.01, 677.77 and 232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.01, 677.77 and 232.54 is: 348.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.01 : 677.77 = 232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.01/677.77 = 232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.01x = 677.77 × 232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.01x = 157,608.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,608.64/452.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.68

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