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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.26, 678.45 and 360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.26, 678.45 and 360.92 is: 540.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.26 : 678.45 = 360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.26/678.45 = 360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.26x = 678.45 × 360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.26x = 244,864.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,864.37/453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.23

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