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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.34, 624.78 and 365.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.34, 624.78 and 365.67 is: 505.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.34 : 624.78 = 365.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.34/624.78 = 365.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.34x = 624.78 × 365.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.34x = 228,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,463.30/452.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.07

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