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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.36, 680.28 and 355.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.36, 680.28 and 355.57 is: 533.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.36 : 680.28 = 355.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.36/680.28 = 355.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.36x = 680.28 × 355.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.36x = 241,887.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,887.16/453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.54

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