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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.40, 680.52 and 355.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.40, 680.52 and 355.72 is: 533.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.40 : 680.52 = 355.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.40/680.52 = 355.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.40x = 680.52 × 355.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.40x = 242,074.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,074.57/453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.91

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