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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.40, 677.22 and 373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.40, 677.22 and 373.62 is: 559.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.40 : 677.22 = 373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.40/677.22 = 373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.40x = 677.22 × 373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.40x = 253,022.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,022.94/452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.29

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