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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.92, 624.40 and 365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.92, 624.40 and 365.44 is: 503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.92 : 624.40 = 365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.92/624.40 = 365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.92x = 624.40 × 365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.92x = 228,180.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,180.74/452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.80

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