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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.08, 678.30 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.08, 678.30 and 360.64 is: 541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.08 : 678.30 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.08/678.30 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.08x = 678.30 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.08x = 244,622.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,622.11/452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.10

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