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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.22, 678.36 and 261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.22, 678.36 and 261.06 is: 391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.22 : 678.36 = 261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.22/678.36 = 261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.22x = 678.36 × 261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.22x = 177,092.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,092.66/452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.61

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