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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.93, 624.20 and 369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.93, 624.20 and 369.77 is: 509.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.93 : 624.20 = 369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.93/624.20 = 369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.93x = 624.20 × 369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.93x = 230,805.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,805.46/452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.59

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