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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.21, 678.87 and 361.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.21, 678.87 and 361.41 is: 541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.21 : 678.87 = 361.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.21/678.87 = 361.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.21x = 678.87 × 361.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.21x = 245,350.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,350.41/453.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.36

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