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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.56, 677.56 and 350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.56, 677.56 and 350.32 is: 524.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.56 : 677.56 = 350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.56/677.56 = 350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.56x = 677.56 × 350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.56x = 237,362.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,362.82/452.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.49

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