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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.60, 682.01 and 373.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.60, 682.01 and 373.22 is: 562.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.60 : 682.01 = 373.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.60/682.01 = 373.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.60x = 682.01 × 373.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.60x = 254,534.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,534.50/452.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.39

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