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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.34, 623.75 and 377.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.34, 623.75 and 377.61 is: 520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.34 : 623.75 = 377.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.34/623.75 = 377.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.34x = 623.75 × 377.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.34x = 235,532.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,532.35/452.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.70

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