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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.34, 624.92 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.34, 624.92 and 370.32 is: 510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.34 : 624.92 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.34/624.92 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.34x = 624.92 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.34x = 231,420.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,420.37/453.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.48

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