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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.26, 677.77 and 235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.26, 677.77 and 235.39 is: 352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.26 : 677.77 = 235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.26/677.77 = 235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.26x = 677.77 × 235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.26x = 159,540.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,540.28/452.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.76

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