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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.10, 623.39 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.10, 623.39 and 368.96 is: 508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.10 : 623.39 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.10/623.39 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.10x = 623.39 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.10x = 230,001.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,001.01/452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.74

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