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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.36, 678.60 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.36, 678.60 and 366.24 is: 549.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.36 : 678.60 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.36/678.60 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.36x = 678.60 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.36x = 248,530.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,530.46/452.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.41

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