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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.25, 623.57 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.25, 623.57 and 369.18 is: 509.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.25 : 623.57 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.25/623.57 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.25x = 623.57 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.25x = 230,207.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,207.73/452.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.03

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