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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.85, 625.23 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.85, 625.23 and 370.16 is: 511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.85 : 625.23 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.85/625.23 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.85x = 625.23 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.85x = 231,432.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,432.01/452.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.06

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