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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.96, 678.36 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.96, 678.36 and 361.52 is: 541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.96 : 678.36 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.96/678.36 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.96x = 678.36 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.96x = 245,240.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,240.71/452.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.42

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