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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.39, 680.00 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.39, 680.00 and 366.12 is: 550.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.39 : 680.00 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.39/680.00 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.39x = 680.00 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.39x = 248,959.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,959.77/452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.33

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