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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.17, 675.64 and 359.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.17, 675.64 and 359.89 is: 537.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.17 : 675.64 = 359.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.17/675.64 = 359.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.17x = 675.64 × 359.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.17x = 243,156.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,156.08/452.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.75

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