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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.76, 677.60 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.76, 677.60 and 350.50 is: 524.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.76 : 677.60 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.76/677.60 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.76x = 677.60 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.76x = 237,498.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,498.80/452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.56

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