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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.18, 678.24 and 260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.18, 678.24 and 260.24 is: 390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.18 : 678.24 = 260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.18/678.24 = 260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.18x = 678.24 × 260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.18x = 176,505.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,505.18/452.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.34

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