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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.52, 680.30 and 362.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.52, 680.30 and 362.21 is: 544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.52 : 680.30 = 362.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.52/680.30 = 362.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.52x = 680.30 × 362.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.52x = 246,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,406.25/452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.52

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