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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.14, 623.82 and 277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.14, 623.82 and 277.36 is: 382.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.14 : 623.82 = 277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.14/623.82 = 277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.14x = 623.82 × 277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.14x = 173,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,022.72/452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.68

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