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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.15, 678.72 and 350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.15, 678.72 and 350.66 is: 526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.15 : 678.72 = 350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.15/678.72 = 350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.15x = 678.72 × 350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.15x = 237,999.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,999.96/452.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.37

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