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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 683.07 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453, 683.07 and 368.52 is: 555.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 683.07 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/683.07 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 683.07 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 251,724.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,724.96/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.68

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