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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.50, 677.67 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.50, 677.67 and 365.72 is: 546.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.50 : 677.67 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.50/677.67 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.50x = 677.67 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.50x = 247,832.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,832.71/453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.49

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