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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.56, 678.84 and 362.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.56, 678.84 and 362.38 is: 543.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.56 : 678.84 = 362.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.56/678.84 = 362.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.56x = 678.84 × 362.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.56x = 245,998.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,998.04/452.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.57

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