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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.26, 677.38 and 370.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.26, 677.38 and 370.95 is: 555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.26 : 677.38 = 370.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.26/677.38 = 370.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.26x = 677.38 × 370.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.26x = 251,274.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,274.11/452.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.60

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