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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.52, 677.70 and 361.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.52, 677.70 and 361.29 is: 541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.52 : 677.70 = 361.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.52/677.70 = 361.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.52x = 677.70 × 361.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.52x = 244,848.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,848.77/452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.08

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