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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.18, 677.57 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.18, 677.57 and 360.86 is: 540.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.18 : 677.57 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.18/677.57 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.18x = 677.57 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.18x = 244,502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,502.72/452.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.72

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