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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.72, 677.40 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.72, 677.40 and 349.52 is: 522.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.72 : 677.40 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.72/677.40 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.72x = 677.40 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.72x = 236,764.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,764.85/452.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.98

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