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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.02, 679.55 and 361.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.02, 679.55 and 361.71 is: 543.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.02 : 679.55 = 361.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.02/679.55 = 361.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.02x = 679.55 × 361.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.02x = 245,800.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,800.03/452.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.78

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