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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.06, 623.73 and 369.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.06, 623.73 and 369.03 is: 509.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.06 : 623.73 = 369.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.06/623.73 = 369.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.06x = 623.73 × 369.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.06x = 230,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,175.08/452.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.17

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