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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.36, 678.71 and 349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.36, 678.71 and 349.76 is: 524.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.36 : 678.71 = 349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.36/678.71 = 349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.36x = 678.71 × 349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.36x = 237,383.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,383.09/452.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.77

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