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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.06, 623.80 and 277.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.06, 623.80 and 277.37 is: 382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.06 : 623.80 = 277.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.06/623.80 = 277.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.06x = 623.80 × 277.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.06x = 173,023.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,023.41/452.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.74

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