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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.87, 625.04 and 369.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.87, 625.04 and 369.82 is: 510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.87 : 625.04 = 369.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.87/625.04 = 369.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.87x = 625.04 × 369.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.87x = 231,152.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,152.61/452.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.42

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