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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.52, 624.78 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.52, 624.78 and 365.58 is: 504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.52 : 624.78 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.52/624.78 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.52x = 624.78 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.52x = 228,407.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,407.07/452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.74

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