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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.40, 677.40 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.40, 677.40 and 356.40 is: 533.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.40 : 677.40 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.40/677.40 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.40x = 677.40 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.40x = 241,425.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,425.36/452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.65

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