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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.06, 678.38 and 372.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.06, 678.38 and 372.87 is: 558.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.06 : 678.38 = 372.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.06/678.38 = 372.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.06x = 678.38 × 372.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.06x = 252,945.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,945.69/453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.31

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