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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.78, 624.03 and 373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.78, 624.03 and 373.62 is: 514.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.78 : 624.03 = 373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.78/624.03 = 373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.78x = 624.03 × 373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.78x = 233,153.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,153.83/452.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.94

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