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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.20, 679.16 and 372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.20, 679.16 and 372.20 is: 557.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.20 : 679.16 = 372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.20/679.16 = 372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.20x = 679.16 × 372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.20x = 252,780.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,780.89/453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.78

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