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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.24, 623.58 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.24, 623.58 and 369.09 is: 508.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.24 : 623.58 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.24/623.58 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.24x = 623.58 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.24x = 230,157.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,157.14/452.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.93

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